Congratulations Robert Alter

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That is interesting.   What is NICOT?  ...

NICOT is the New International Commentary on the Old Testament.

... Also, Is there any commentary by Robert Alter about Hannah in 1Samuel l:19?  I'm contrasting the two different uses of remember, pakad and zaCHar, between Sarah and Hannah.  

The situations surrounding Hannah is a loving husband regardless of her inability to have children.  It seems she is heavily influenced by the provocations of Peninnah, Elkanah's other wife. 

For Hannah, Hashem remembers זכר her, with the standard meaning of the word.

Sadly, I have not yet received the books so I cannot really speak to how Alter renders the verse. I'll let you know as soon as they arrive -- hopefully later today. For now, regarding 1 Samuel 1:19 ...

The Jewish Study Bible has

Elkanah knew his wife Hannah and the Lord remembered her*.

* It goes on to note: "This is shown when Hannah's womb is opened (see v.11), enabling her to conceive."

while Everett Fox simply offers

And Elkana knew Hanna his wife, and YHWH kept her in mind.