1 Samuel 4:5

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 4:5

BSB

When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that it shook the ground.

AKJV

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

CPDV

And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord had arrived in the camp, all of Israel shouted with a great clamor, and the land resounded.

ERV

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

NHEB

When the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

SMT

And it will be when the ark of the covenant of Jehovah came to the camp, and all Israel will shout with great shouts, and the earth will be put in motion.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 4:5

AndwhenthearkH727Noun MasculineofthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name cameH935VerbintothecampH4264Noun MasculineallIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine shoutedH7321VerbwithagreatH1419 shoutH8643Noun FemininesothattheearthH776Noun FemininerangagainH1949Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 4:5

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 4:5

Summary

Israelites celebrate ark's arrival with exuberant shouting

Place

Camp

Event

Israel rejoices at ark

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC