1 Samuel 4:4

“So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.”

"So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God." - 1 Samuel 4:4
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What does 1 Samuel 4:4 mean?

1 Samuel 4:4 KJV: "So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God." The book of 1…

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The Ark of His Presence: A Call to Reverence

The verse from 1 Samuel 4:4 reminds us of a time when the people of Israel were in desperate need of help. "So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of…

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A Prayer for Divine Presence and Guidance

O Lord God of Hosts, In the stillness of this sacred moment, we come before You with reverent hearts, anchored in the wisdom of Your Word, as we remember the profound truth found in 1 Samuel 4:4. "So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the…

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1 Samuel 4:4 - "So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God."
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1 Samuel 3:4 - "That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I."
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1 Samuel 8:4 - "Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,"
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1 Samuel 2:4 - "The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength."
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."
1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
1 Samuel 26:4 - "David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed."
1 Samuel 27:4 - "And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him."
1 Samuel 4:22 - "And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken."
1 Samuel 16:4 - "And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?"
1 Samuel 4:11 - "And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain."
1 Samuel 7:4 - "Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only."
1 Samuel 1:4 - "¶ And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:"
1 Samuel 22:4 - "And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold."
1 Samuel 10:4 - "And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands."
1 Samuel 20:4 - "Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee."
"That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I." - 1 Samuel 3:4
1 Samuel 28:4 - "And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa."
1 Samuel 11:4 - "¶ Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept."