1 Samuel 4:2
“And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.”

What does 1 Samuel 4:2 mean?
The Bible verse 1 Samuel 4:2 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men." This verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Battle of Faith: Lessons from 1 Samuel 4:2
In the realm of spiritual warfare, the narrative found in 1 Samuel 4:2 brings forth powerful truths that transcend time, speaking to our challenges today. The verse states, "And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Strength and Protection in Battle
O Sovereign Lord, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart burdened and yet hopeful. I reflect on the words of Your sacred scripture in 1 Samuel 4:2, where it is written, "And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined…
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