Strictly speaking, this canticle can be classified as a “royal psalm,” since a king’s victory inspires it, and the final verse reveals who is singing it: the king. Therefore, it is likely a song composed during the monarchy, with the final editor attributing it to Hannah, who has just experienced a victory: the Lord has made her fruitful. It emphasizes trust in the Lord’s power and highlights the failures of the arrogant and powerful who rely on their strength. This sentiment echoes the vision Luke presents through Mary’s words when she sings of God’s righteous deeds in contrast to the unjust actions of men in the “Magnificat.”