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Themes in 1 Samuel 4

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Themes in 1 Samuel 4

1 Samuel 4:1 (show verse)

What Samuel had to say was directed to all Israel, and Israel went out to engage the Philistines in battle. The Israelis were camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines were camped at Aphek.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Israel » Under the judges » Struck down » At ebenezer » By philistines
Philistines » Defeated israel at ebenezer
samuel » A prophet of the israelites

1 Samuel 4:2 (show verse)

The Philistines deployed their forces to meet Israel, and as the battle spread Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the battlefield.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Defeats » Isreal defeated in battle a type of the apostate church
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Defeated in battle
Israel » Captivity of » Defeats of
Israel » Under the judges » Struck down » At ebenezer » By philistines
Philistines » Defeated israel at ebenezer

When the people came to the camp, the elders of Israel said, "Why did the LORD defeat us today when we fought the Philistines? Let's take the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD from Shiloh, so it may go with us and deliver us from the power of our enemies."

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in shiloh
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Priest » Duties of » Carry the ark of the covenant » In battle
Superstition » Instances of » israelites » Ark of covenant
Tabernacle » Pitched » At shiloh
Tents » Were used by » The people of israel in all their wars

1 Samuel 4:4 (show verse)

So the people sent word to Shiloh and took away from there the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who sits above the cherubim.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in shiloh
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » Sometimes to the camp in war
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Cherubim » Images of
Cherubim » Of gold » Placed over the ark of the covenant
Hophni » Death of
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Priest » Duties of » Carry the ark of the covenant » In battle
Tabernacle » Pitched » At shiloh

1 Samuel 4:5 (show verse)

Now the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phineas, were there with the Ark of the Covenant of God. When the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel gave a great shout and the earth reverberated!

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » Sometimes to the camp in war
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Priest » Duties of » Carry the ark of the covenant » In battle

1 Samuel 4:6 (show verse)

When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they asked, "What is this noise coming from shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?" Then they realized that the Ark of the LORD had come into the camp,

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Israel » Etc
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Philistines » Defeat the israelites; take the ark of the covenant; suffer plagues, and return the ark

1 Samuel 4:7 (show verse)

and the Philistines were terrified. "God has come into the camp," they said. "How terrible for us, because nothing like this has ever happened before!

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark

1 Samuel 4:8 (show verse)

How terrible for us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the desert.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark

1 Samuel 4:9 (show verse)

Philistines, be strong and be men, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews just as they have been slaves to you! Be men and fight!"

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Hebrew » Applied to » And his descendants
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark

1 Samuel 4:10 (show verse)

The Philistines fought and Israel was defeated; each of them fled to his own tent. It was a very great slaughter, and 30,000 soldiers of Israel died.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Captured by the philstines
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Israel » Under the judges » Struck down » At ebenezer » By philistines
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Superstition » Instances of » israelites » Ark of covenant

1 Samuel 4:11 (show verse)

The Ark of God was captured, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phineas, died.

Aphek » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Philistines defeat israelites at
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Captured by the philstines
Ark of the covenant » Captured by the philistines
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Hophni » Death of
Israel » Under the judges » Struck down » At ebenezer » By philistines
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Philistines » Defeated israel and took the ark
Superstition » Instances of » israelites » Ark of covenant

1 Samuel 4:12 (show verse)

That very same day, a man who was a descendant of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh, with his garments torn and dirt on his head.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Eli lived at

1 Samuel 4:13 (show verse)

When he arrived, Eli was sitting there on a seat beside the road, watching because his heart trembled for the Ark of God. The man went into the town to give the report, and the whole town cried out.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Eli lived at

1 Samuel 4:14 (show verse)

Eli heard the sound of the cry and asked, "What is the meaning of this commotion?" Then the man quickly came and told Eli.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness

1 Samuel 4:15 (show verse)

Now Eli was 98 years old, and his vision had failed.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Blindness » From old age
Blindness » Instances of » Eli
Eli » A judge and high priest
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Judgments » Eli's house
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Longevity » Instances of » Eli, ninety-eight years
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age

1 Samuel 4:16 (show verse)

The man told Eli, "I've just come from the battle line, and I escaped from the battle today." He asked, "What happened, my son?"

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness

1 Samuel 4:17 (show verse)

The messenger answered, "Israel fled from the Philistines and the people suffered a great defeat as well. Moreover, your two sons, Hophni and Phineas, are dead, and the Ark of God was captured."

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Defeats » Isreal defeated in battle a type of the apostate church
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Hophni » Death of
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Defeated in battle
Israel » Captivity of » Defeats of
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Eli

1 Samuel 4:18 (show verse)

When he mentioned the Ark of God, Eli fell off the seat backwards by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, since he was old and heavy. Eli had judged Israel for 40 years.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Corpulency » Instances of » Eli
Eli » His solicitude for the ark
Eli » Judge of israel
Eli » Death of
Gates » The open square of, a place for idlers
The high priest » Often exercised chief civil power
Israel » Under the judges » Led » Eli » Forty years
Israel » Names of the rulers before saul was anointed king » 14 eli
Judge » Samson » Eli led israel
Judges of israel » Names of the rulers before saul was anointed king » 14 eli
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Eli
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Eli
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Eli dies at

1 Samuel 4:19 (show verse)

Eli's daughter-in-law, the wife of Phineas, was pregnant and ready to give birth. When she heard the report about the capture of the Ark of God and that her father-in-law and husband were dead, she crouched down and gave birth, because her labor pains suddenly began.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Phinehas' wife

1 Samuel 4:20 (show verse)

As she was about to die, the women standing around her said, "Don't be afraid! You've given birth to a son." But she did not respond or pay attention.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Phinehas' wife

1 Samuel 4:21 (show verse)

She had named the boy Ichabod,saying, "Glory has departed from Israel," because the Ark of God had been captured and because her father-in-law and husband were dead.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Esteemed the glory of israel
I-chabod » Son of phinehas, and grandson of eli
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Phinehas' wife

1 Samuel 4:22 (show verse)

She said, "Glory has departed from Israel, because the Ark of God has been captured."

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Esteemed the glory of israel
Judgments » Eli's house
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Patriotism » Instances of » Phinehas' wife