1 Samuel 4:10

“And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.”

"And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen." - 1 Samuel 4:10
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What does 1 Samuel 4:10 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 4:10 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen." This verse comes from a…

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When Battles Seem Lost: Understanding Defeat in the Face of God’s Plan

The striking narrative found in 1 Samuel 4:10 describes a somber moment in Israel's history, encapsulated in the words: "And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel…

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A Prayer for Strength and Deliverance in Times of Battle

O Heavenly Father, We come before Thee today, with reverence and humility, acknowledging Thy sovereignty over all nations and peoples. In the sacred words of 1 Samuel 4:10, we are reminded of the fierce struggles faced by Thy chosen people, the Israelites, who experienced great…

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1 Samuel 4:10 - "¶ And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen."
1 Samuel 10:4 - "And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands."
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1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 3:4 - "That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 8:4 - "Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,"
1 Samuel 21:10-15
"And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands." - 1 Samuel 10:4
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
1 Samuel 4:1 - "And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben-ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek."