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And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.
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Verse 2 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 4:2 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 und stellten sich gegen Israel. Und der Streit teilte sich weit, und Israel ward vor den Philistern geschlagen; und sie schlugen in der Ordnung im Felde bei viertausend Mann.
Español · RVR1909 Y los Filisteos presentaron la batalla a Israel; y trabándose el combate, Israel fue vencido delante de los Filisteos, los cuales hirieron en la batalla por el campo como cuatro mil hombres.
Español · NTBT Los filisteos se dispusieron para enfrentar a Israel. Se extendió la batalla, e Israel fue derrotado por los filisteos, que mataron a unos cuatro mil hombres en el campo de batalla.
Français · LSG Les Philistins se rangèrent en bataille contre Israël, et le combat s'engagea. Israël fut battu par les Philistins, qui tuèrent sur le champ de bataille environ quatre mille hommes.
Italiano · DIO1885 E i Filistei ordinarono la battaglia incontro ad Israele. E, datasi la battaglia, Israele fu sconfitto davanti a’ Filistei; ed essi ne percossero intorno a quattromila uomini in battaglia ordinata, nella campagna.
Português · ARC E os filisteus se dispuseram em ordem de batalha, para sair contra Israel; e, estendendo-se a peleja, Israel foi ferido diante dos filisteus, porque feriram na batalha, no campo, uns quatro mil homens.
中文 · RCUV 非利士 人向 以色列 人擺陣。兩軍交戰的時候， 以色列 人敗在 非利士 人面前； 非利士 人在戰場上殺了他們約四千人。
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