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And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 4 of 1 Samuel. Israel’s defeat by the Philistines leads to a theologically misguided decision: bringing the ark of the covenant into battle as though its presence automatically guaranteed victory. The people treat the ark as an object capable of producing results rather than recognizing the God associated with it. The capture of the ark and the deaths of Hophni and Phinehas fulfill the judgment announced against Eli’s household. The scene demonstrates that sacred symbols cannot become substitutes for obedience to God.
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Compare 1 Samuel 4:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Israel aber zog aus, den Philistern entgegen, in den Streit, und lagerten sich bei Eben-Ezer. Die Philister aber hatten sich gelagert zu Aphek
Español · RVR1909 Y Samuel habló a todo Israel. Por aquel tiempo salió Israel a encontrar en batalla a los Filisteos, y asentó campo junto a Eben-ezer, y los Filisteos asentaron el suyo en Aphec.
Español · NTBT La palabra de Samuel llegaba a todo Israel. Israel salió a luchar contra los filisteos y acampó junto a Eben-ezer, mientras los filisteos acampaban en Afec.
Français · LSG La parole de Samuel s'adressait à tout Israël. Israël sortit à la rencontre des Philistins, pour combattre. Ils campèrent près d'Eben-Ezer, et les Philistins étaient campés à Aphek.
Italiano · DIO1885 OR Israele uscì in battaglia incontro a’ Filistei, e si accampò presso ad Eben-ezer; e i Filistei si accamparono in Afec.
Português · ARC E VEIO a palavra de Samuel a todo o Israel; e Israel saiu à peleja contra os filisteus e acampou-se junto a Ebenézer; e os filisteus se acamparam junto a Afeque.
中文 · RCUV 撒母耳 的話傳遍了全 以色列 。 以色列 人出去與 非利士 人打仗，安營在 以便‧以謝 ， 非利士 人安營在 亞弗 。
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