1 Samuel 4:14

“And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.”

"And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli." - 1 Samuel 4:14
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What does 1 Samuel 4:14 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 4:14 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli." To understand the full meaning and significance of this verse, it is…

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The Tumult of Spiritual Blindness

In 1 Samuel 4:14, we encounter a pivotal moment in the life of Eli, the high priest of Israel: "And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli." This passage serves as a profound reminder of…

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A Prayer for Understanding Amidst the Tumult of Life

O Lord God Almighty, In Thy magnificent presence, we come with a heart full of reverence and awe, acknowledging Thy sovereignty over all creation. Lord, as we gather in this sacred moment, we reflect upon the words of Scripture, particularly the heart-wrenching scene depicted in…

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