"The blessing so earnestly sought by every Hebrew was denied this godly pair; their home was not gladdened by the voice of childhood; and the desire to perpetuate his name led the husband—as it had led many others—to contract a second marriage. But this step, prompted by a lack of faith in God, did not bring happiness. Sons and daughters were added to the household; but the joy and beauty of God's sacred institution had been marred and the peace of the family was broken. Peninnah, the new wife, was jealous and narrow-minded, and she bore herself with pride and insolence. To Hannah, hope seemed crushed and life a weary burden; yet she met the trial with uncomplaining meekness. PP 569.2"
"And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes."
Both passages deal with the theme of secondary marriages causing strife and jealousy within a family due to barrenness. In Genesis 16, Hagar's conception leads to her despising Sarah, and in PP 569.2, Peninnah's presence causes jealousy and strife for Hannah.
"And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die."
Both passages deal with the theme of barrenness leading to jealousy and a desire for children. Rachel's envy of her sister due to her own barrenness mirrors Hannah's situation and the societal pressure to have children.
"Elkanah faithfully observed the ordinances of God. The worship at Shiloh was still maintained, but on account of irregularities in the ministration his services were not required at the sanctuary, to which, being a Levite, he was to give attendance. Yet he went up with his family to worship and sacrifice at the appointed gatherings. PP 569.3"
"Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty:"
The EGW passage describes Elkanah's faithfulness in observing God's ordinances by going to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice. This directly reflects the principle outlined in Deuteronomy 16:16, which commands all males to appear before the Lord three times a year.
"If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord."
The EGW passage mentions Elkanah going up with his family to worship and sacrifice. This aligns with the principle in Leviticus 1:3, which outlines the offering of burnt sacrifices at the door of the tabernacle. While Leviticus 1:3 is specifically about burnt offerings, it represents the broader principle of offering sacrifices, which Elkanah was doing.
Even amid the sacred festivities connected with the service of God the evil spirit that had cursed his home intruded. After presenting the thank offerings, all the family, according to the established custom, united in a solemn yet joyous feast. Upon these occasions Elkanah gave the mother of his children a portion for herself and for each of her sons and daughters; and in token of regard for Hannah, he gave her a double portion, signifying that his affection for her was the same as if she had had a son. Then the second wife, fired with jealousy, claimed the precedence as one highly favored of God, and taunted Hannah with her childless state as evidence of the Lord's displeasure. This was repeated from year to year, until Hannah could endure it no longer. Unable to hide her grief, she wept without restraint, and withdrew from the feast. Her husband vainly sought to comfort her. “Why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved?” he said; “am I not better to thee …
"And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:"
The EGW passage recounts the events described in 1 Samuel 1:4, providing additional details and context but clearly based on the biblical narrative.