1 Samuel 4:14

And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 4:14

BSB

Eli heard the outcry and asked, "Why this commotion?" So the man hurried over and reported to Eli.

AKJV

And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What means the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.

CPDV

And Eli heard the sound of the outcry, and he said, "What is this sound, this tumult?" And the man hurried, and he went and announced it to Eli.

ERV

And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man hasted and came and told Eli.

NHEB

When Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, "What does the noise of this tumult mean?" The man hurried, and came and told Eli.

SMT

And Eli will hear the voice of the cry, and will say, What the voice of this noise? And the man hastened, and he will go in and announce to Eli.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 4:14

AndwhenEliH5941Proper Name Masculine heardH8085thenoiseH6963Noun MasculineofthecryingH6818Noun FemininehesaidH559VerbWhatmeaneththenoiseH6963Noun MasculineofthistumultH1995Noun MasculineAndthemanH376Noun Masculine cameH935VerbinhastilyH4116VerbandtoldH5046Verb EliH5941Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 4:14

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 4:14

Summary

Priest questions messenger about commotion

Place

Shiloh

Event

Eli asks for details

Estimated Time Period

c. 1070 BC