1 Samuel 4:12

And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 4:12

BSB

That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.

AKJV

And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth on his head.

CPDV

Now a man of Benjamin, rushing from the troops, arrived at Shiloh on the same day, with his clothing torn, and with his head sprinkled with dust.

ERV

And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head.

NHEB

There ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn, and with earth on his head.

SMT

And a man of Benjamin will run from the array, and he will come to Shiloh in that day; and his garments rent and earth upon his head.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 4:12

AndthereranH7323VerbamanH376Noun MasculineofBenjaminH1144Proper Name MasculineoutofthearmyH4634Noun FeminineandcameH935VerbtoShilohH7887Proper Name LocationthesamedayH3117Noun MasculinewithhisclothesH4055Noun Masculine rentH7167VerbandwithearthH127Noun FeminineuponhisheadH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 4:12

Summary

Survivor brings news of devastating defeat

Place

Shiloh

Event

Messenger arrives from battle

Estimated Time Period

c. 1070 BC