1 Samuel 4:4

So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 4:4

BSB

So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

AKJV

So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from there the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwells between the cherubim: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

CPDV

Therefore, the people sent to Shiloh, and they brought from there the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, sitting upon the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the ark of the covenant of God.

ERV

So the people sent to Shiloh, and they brought from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which sitteth upon the cherubim: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

NHEB

So the people sent to Shiloh; and they brought from there the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, who sits above the cherubim: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

SMT

And the people will send to Shiloh, and they will lift up from thence the ark of the covenant of Jehovah of armies, sitting upon the Cherubims: and there the two sons of Eli with the ark of the covenant of God, Hophni and Phinehas.

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

SothepeopleH5971Noun Masculine sentH7971VerbtoShilohH7887Proper Name LocationthattheymightbringH5375VerbfromthencethearkH727Noun MasculineofthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameofhostsH6635Noun MasculinewhichdwellethH3427VerbbetweenthecherubimsH3742Noun MasculineandthetwoH8147Noun sonsH1121Noun MasculineofEliH5941Proper Name Masculine HophniH2652Proper Name MasculineandPhinehasH6372Proper Name MasculineweretherewiththearkH727Noun MasculineofthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineofGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 4:4

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 4:4

Summary

Sacred ark brought to battle with corrupted priests leading

Place

Camp

Event

Ark transported with unworthy leaders

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC