1 Samuel 4:11 — Community Reflections

1 SAMUEL 4:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 1

“And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.”

So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and every man fled to his tent—*vayinu'su ish la'ohalo* (fled each to his tent) signals complete rout. Despite the ark's presence, Israel is defeated more thoroughly than before.

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Anna WestbrookNote1mo ago

Trusting God's timing - 1 Samuel 4

His timing, His methods, His purposes - all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good. God is faithful in every circumstance. God meets us exactly where we are - broken, uncertain, yet chosen. God ...