1 Samuel 4:11

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

"And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain." - 1 Samuel 4:11
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What does 1 Samuel 4:11 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 4:11 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain." This verse comes from the Old Testament and is part of the narrative of the Philistine capture of the Ark of…

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The Heavy Cost of Disobedience: Lessons from 1 Samuel 4:11

In the sacred narrative of 1 Samuel 4:11, we encounter a moment of great loss and sorrow: "And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.” This verse serves as a tragic punctuation mark in the history of Israel, encapsulating themes of…

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A Prayer of Heartfelt Lament and Divine Reflection

O Sovereign Lord, We come before You today in a spirit of humility and reverence, cognizant of the profound lessons embedded in Your Holy Word. Let us remember the solemn and tragic account documented in 1 Samuel 4:11: "And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli…

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