The want of an "open vision" was supplied by him, for "none of his words were let fall to the ground" ( 1Samuel 3:19 ); and to his residence in Shiloh all the people of Israel repaired to consult him as an oracle, who, as the medium of receiving the divine command, or by his gift of a prophet, could inform them what was the mind of God. Then the Philistines put themselves in battle array against Israel. i. The loss which prompted them to take the ark resulted in the death of about four thousandmen of Israel (1 Samuel 4:2). It is not improbable that the rising influence of the young prophet had alarmed the jealous fears of the Philistines. ii. 1 Samuel 4:19 Translation & Meaning. d. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the Ark of the Covenant of God: Instead of trusting in the ark, they should be more concerned that the ark was served and carried by priests who had forsaken the LORD. i. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. There were several Apheks in Palestine; but the mention of Eben-ezer determines this "Aphek" to be in the south, among the mountains of Judah, near the western entrance of the pass of Beth-horon, and consequently on the borders of the Philistine territory. Kept in the most holy place of the tabernacle, the people never saw it. a. The glory of God had departed in one sense. There fell of Israel thirty thousand foot soldiers: Not only did Israel lose, they lost far worse than they did before taking the ark into battle. 1 Samuel Trivia: The First Book of Samuel CHAPTER 4. Courage and persistence win many battles, even sometimes for the wrong side. Israel went out against the Philistines to battle--that is, to resist this new incursion. The Ark of the Covenant was the representation of the throne of God in Israel. You can check these in your browser security settings. How could David be considered a man after Gods own heart? Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. The Philistines now held it. Copyright 2020, Bible Study Tools. So, Israels battles were waged against her near neighbors, such as the Moabites, the Ammonites, or as here, the Philistines. : This was worse than just losing a battle. The Philistines, strengthened not merely by a constant influx of immigrants, but by the importation of arms from Greece, were fast reducing Israel to the condition of a subject race. (Smith, Pulpit Commentary). : The presence of the ark did not make the Philistines feel like giving up. Instead, God was just beginning to show His glory. And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. 1 And Samuel's word came to all Israel. 1 Samuel 4:1-11 . Instead, it made them feel they had to fight all the harder to overcome the odds. Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside--The aged priest, as a public magistrate, used, in dispensing justice, to seat himself daily in a spacious recess at the entrance gate of the city. At that moment, did God wring His hands in heaven, worried about how things would turn out? 1 Samuel Chapter 4 -, -; , - , , . And when the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted so loudly that the earth shook. i. Godless Philistines can teach us something. (1-2) Israel is defeated before the Philistines. Instead of giving up when things look bad we should trust the LORD and fight all the harder and decide we will not give up. This is a continuation of what began in chapter 4 The elders wanted to take this representation of the throne of God out of the holy of holies (it could be moved when the tabernacle was to be moved), cover it, and bring it into battle with them. ii. Article Images Copyright 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. To reflect her anguish and the national tragedy upon Israel she named the child Ichabod, meaning, The glory has departed from Israel.. Now the proof of judgment came. If the shout comes from your heart, I would not ask you to restrain it. The taking of the ark was a great judgment upon Israel, and a certain token of God's displeasure. To her, the loss was total, and she even lost the desire to live. Israel was right to be sad at the loss of life and the ark on that day. But the glory left when Israel stopped repenting and trusting God and started superstitiously trusting in the ark itself. When she heard the news: Poor wife of Phinehas! At all events, the Philistines were the aggressors ( 1Samuel 4:2 ). How could God allow something so terrible to happen? Then she named the child Ichabod: For a Jewish woman, the birth of a son was wonderful news but not for the wife of Phinehas on this day. Aphek--Aphek, which means "strength," is a name applied to any fort or fastness. 1. the word of Samuel came to all Israel --The character of Samuel as a prophet was now fully established. If He was not willing to do it for their sake, He would have to do it for His honours sake. (Ellison). No sword of a Philistine could have slain him any more powerfully; neither can you say whether his neck or his heart were broken first. (Trapp). Later, Saul brought the ark into battle (1 Samuel 14:18), as did David (2 Samuel 11:11). These, the gods who struck the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness. God tells us much in prophecy, but not everything. The first encounter at Aphek being unsuccessful, the Israelites determined to renew the engagement in better circumstances. They hoped it would give confidence that God was really with them. In short, the shout raised in the Hebrew camp, on the arrival of the ark, indicated very plainly the prevalence among the Israelites at this time of a belief in national deities--whose influence was local, and whose interest was especially exerted in behalf of the people who adored them. What it is now commonly known as 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel are called by the Vulgate, in imitation of the Septuagint, 1 Kings and 2 Kings, respectively. (1 Samuel 4:1), and it was at least 20 miles from Aphek to Shiloh. Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead; and the ark of God has been captured. Then it happened, when he made mention of the ark of God, that Eli fell off the seat backward by the side of the gate; and his neck was broken and he died, for the man was old and heavy. Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were so dim that he could not see. 1 Samuel 29:4 Translation & Meaning. i. The Philistines Capture the Ark Now the Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines. Such sinners God often makes quick work with. Eli was rightly more concerned about the fate of the ark than the fate of his sons. So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and every man fled to his tent. Saul hunts David out of jealousy (1 Sa 2131). The loss which prompted them to take the ark resulted in the death of. Israel thought they could ignore the God of the ark and find deliverance in the ark of God. And Israel went forth against the Philistines in battle; and they encamped near Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. God showed He was greater than the ark. Knowledge wasnt their problem. Only the high priest entered and saw the ark, and only once a year. But she did not answer, nor did she regard it: Her grief was so great, it overcame her maternal joy at the birth of her son. Why are there contradictory accounts regarding the death of Saul in 1 and 2 Samuel? Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer; and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. For such a thing has never happened before. God is a Person, not a genie to be summoned at the will of man. Worried about His reputation? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. At that moment, did God wring His hands in heaven, worried about how things would turn out? The word of Samuel came to all of Israel. give up. Kept in the most holy place of the tabernacle, the people never saw it. And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Why has the LORD defeated us today before the Philistines? But they were wrong in the way they sought help. And when they joined battle, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men of the army in the field. : The priests who were supposed to supervise the ark were killed in the battle. Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. The word That is, the word of the Lord revealed to Samuel, and by him to the people. Proud member i. Faith is a still water, it flows deep. Yet, they did not submit to God, but simply determined to fight against Him all the more. Looking at it this way, the glory had not departed at all. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. 1 and, for all Israel, the word of Samuel was as the word of Yahweh; since Eli was very old and his sons persisted in their wicked behaviour towards Yahweh. Went out To meet the Philistines, who having by this time recruited themselves after their loss by Samson, and perceiving an eminent prophet arising among them, by whom they were likely to be united, and assisted We think if God is on our side, the work will be easy. The predictions in the foregoing chapters concerning the ruin of Elis house here begin to be fulfilled; how long after does not appear, but certainly not long. Conduct yourselves like men, and fight!. Small numbers of Philistines were in the land at the time of Abraham, but they came in larger numbers soon after Israel came to Canaan from Egypt. The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. So the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God has come into the camp! And they said, Woe to us! Nevertheless, the battle ended in disaster: Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men. They only cared if it worked. And I fled today from the battle line. And he said, What happened, my son? So the messenger answered and said, Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Then a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line the same day, and came to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. But it is more probable that they were influenced by the heathenish ideas of their idolatrous neighbors, who carried their idol Dagon, or his sacred symbols, to their wars, believing that the power of their divinities was inseparably associated with, or residing in, their images. iv. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovahs Witnesses. iii. They knew it was unusual even unheard of for the Israelites to bring the ark into battle (For such a thing has never happened before), and they knew the God of Israel defeated the Egyptians (who struck the Egyptians with all the plagues). The anguish was too great, and labor pains came upon her. And I fled today from the battle line. And he said, What happened, my son? So the messenger answered and said, Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the Ark of the Covenant of God. , but the God of the ark was still on the throne in heaven and guiding these circumstances for His glory. First, the Philistines fought with the courage of desperate men. Commentary on 1 Samuel 4:10,11. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Then a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line the same day, and came to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he said, What does the sound of this tumult mean? And the man came quickly and told Eli. Some is only seen in its fullness after it is fulfilled. These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with every sort of plague in the wilderness." Adam Clarke Commentary1 Samuel 4. They only cared if it, i. It was hearing the Ark of the Covenant of God was captured. It happened at that time that the Philistines mustered to make war on Israel and Israel went out to meet them in war, pitching camp near Ebenezer while the Philistines pitched camp at Aphek. What was the Cave of Adullam? Yet, they did not submit to God, but simply determined to fight against Him all the more. Moses told the priests to lead the ark into battle against the Midianites (Numbers 31:6). You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. This was a difficult period for Israel. Instead of giving up when things look bad we should trust the LORD and fight all the harder and decide we will. Woe to us! ii. They will salute thee, &c. This may be considered as a third sign, or an appendix to the second. 4. But do not be so foolish as to suppose that because there is loud noise there must also be faith. i. Godless Philistines can teach us something. Eben-ezer . God promised the two sons of Eli would die on the same day as proof of His ultimate judgment on the house of Eli (1 Samuel 2:34). : Her grief was so great, it overcame her maternal joy at the birth of her son. Dont Lose The Glory. The ark of God was captured, but the God of the ark was still on the throne in heaven and guiding these circumstances for His glory. Worried about the Philistines and their gods? God forbid that we should judge any mans worship! This was a difficult period for Israel. c. Eli fell off the seat backward by the side of the gate; and his neck was broken and he died: Eli fell over and died at the news of the ark (when he made mention of the ark of God). Only the high priest entered and saw the ark, and only once a year. It was in 1517 that use of the division we know today, used by Protestant Bibles and adopted by Catholics, began. You can also change some of your preferences. Be strong and conduct yourselves like men, you Philistines. Worried about His reputation? And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the Ark of the Covenant of God. Some manuscript traditions (evident in the Septuagint) make it clear the Philistines started this conflict. i. The Israelites camped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines at Aphek. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Some is only seen in its fullness after it is fulfilled. The messenger had a long way to go, the route was mostly uphill, and he carried very bad news. 12 That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dust on his head. They simply received what they deserved. Israel made an idol of the ark and God often deals with our idolatry by taking the idol away. And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. 1 Samuel 4:8, KJV: "Woe unto us! When the man entered the town and told what had happened, the whole town sent up a cry. God did not announce that Eli would also die the same day. 1 Samuel 10:4. Instead of humbly repenting and seeking God, they turned to methods that God never approved. Nevertheless, the battle ended in disaster: Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men. This is the earliest known extra-biblical reference to an Old Testament event. But the glory left when Israel stopped repenting and trusting God and started superstitiously trusting in the ark itself. The word of the Samuel came to all Israel now Israel went out to battle: This doesnt mean the battle was initiated by Samuel. More books related to 1 Samuel. Thus as God was no loser by this event, so the Philistines were no gainers by it; and Israel, all things considered, received more good than hurt by it, as we shall see. (Poole), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. What does this verse really mean? (3-4) The elders of Israel respond with a superstitious trust in the ark. No doubt, it seemed like a brilliant suggestion. And about the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, Do not fear, for you have borne a son. But she did not answer, nor did she regard it. c. That it may save us from the hand of our enemies: They regarded the ark as the ultimate good luck charm and believed they could not lose with it there. Their first measure for restoring the national spirit and energy ought to have been a complete reformation--a universal return to purity of worship and morals. What does this verse really mean? Now when he came, there was Eli, sitting on a seat by the wayside watching, for his heart trembled for the ark of God. i. Now the proof of judgment came. In his intense anxiety to learn the issue of the battle, he took up his usual place as the most convenient for meeting with passers-by. Yet the Israelites thought and acted just like pagans, thinking they could manipulate God and force Him into doing what they wanted Him to do. In the Book of 1 Samuel (4:21-22), his name is given to him by his mother because the glory has departed from Israel, because of the loss of the Ark to the Philistines, and perhaps also because of And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Why has the LORD defeated us today before the Philistines? God forbid that we should judge any mans worship! Instead of humbly repenting and seeking God, they turned to methods that God never approved. God promised that Elis two sons would die on the same day as a sign of judgment on the house of Eli (1 Samuel 2:34). Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer; and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. There was a very great slaughter, and there fell of Israel thirty thousand foot soldiers. of 2. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. A man of Benjamin ran from the battle line the same day, and came to Shiloh: The battle was fought near Aphek (1 Samuel 4:1), and it was at least 20 miles from Aphek to Shiloh. The very thing they thought would win the battle was captured. And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Let none think to shelter themselves from the wrath of God, under the cloak of outward profession. (19-22) More tragedy among the family of Eli. 1 Samuel 4:12-22 New International Version (NIV) Death of Eli. All Israel shouted so loudly that the earth shook, : Someone passing by Israels camp would think something tremendous was happening. 1Samuel 4:12-22 . The calamities announced to Samuel as about to fall upon the family of Eli [ 1Samuel 2:34 ] were now inflicted in the death of his two sons, and after his death, by that of his daughter-in-law, whose infant son received a name that perpetuated the fallen glory of the church and nation [ 1Samuel 4:19-22 ]. 1. the word of Samuel came to all Israel--The character of Samuel as a prophet was now fully established. Then the man said to Eli, I. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and All the noise and excitement meant nothing because it wasnt grounded in Gods truth. According to other passages, after the Philistines defeated the Israeli army they went on to destroy the city of Shiloh itself (Psalm 78:60-64, Jeremiah 7:12 and 26:9). 1 Samuel 1:4. But, instead of cherishing a spirit of deep humiliation and sincere repentance, instead of resolving on the abolition of existing abuses, and the re-establishing of the pure faith, they adopted what appeared an easier and speedier course--they put their trust in ceremonial observances, and doubted not but that the introduction of the ark into the battlefield would ensure their victory. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. These mighty gods: Even though they did not understand much about God, the Philistines recognized the superiority of the God of Israel. ii. Let us bring the Ark of the Covenant it may save us from the hand of our enemies: The elders of Israel, after the battle with the Philistines, decided the next battle could be won if they took the Ark of the Covenant with their soldiers. The messenger brought bad news, and he let his appearance reflect how bad the news was. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. They believed the presence of the ark would make God work for them. "And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in . The Philistines Capture the Ark. Now his daughter-in-law, Phinehas wife, was with child, to be delivered; and when she heard the news that the ark of God was captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and gave birth, for her labor pains came upon her. There was nothing wrong with the ark itself. If the shout comes from your heart, I would not ask you to restrain it. : There were three reasons for this great defeat. Israel thought they could ignore the God of the ark and find deliverance in the ark of God. He wouldnt allow His arm to be twisted by the superstitions of the Israelites. (10-11) The ark goes into battle and Israel is defeated worse than before. If they believed the God of Israel was greater than their gods, they should have submitted to Him. The want of an "open vision" was supplied by him, for "none of his words were let fall to the ground" ( 1 Samuel 3:19 ); and to his residence in Shiloh all the people of Israel repaired to consult him as an oracle, who, as the medium of receiving We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. In this respect most of us have imitated them. They had the courage of desperate men. iii. Christians need to show more of this courage. Israel has given up hope because their false reliance on the ark has failed. Conduct yourselves like men, and fight!. Yet, even a good thing like the ark can be made an idol, and God wont tolerate our idols. And about the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, Do not fear, for you have borne a son. But she did not answer, nor did she regard, . Because the news was so bad he came with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. First, He allowed it as a righteous judgment upon Israel as a nation and the family of Eli. 1 Samuel 16:7 What Does 1 Samuel 16:7 Mean? 1. So, Israels battles were waged against her near neighbors, such as the Moabites, the Ammonites, or as here, the. Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were so dim that he could not see. i. And she said, The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured., : Poor wife of Phinehas! Faith is a still water, it flows deep. c. Be strong and conduct yourselves like men, you Philistines: The presence of the ark did not make the Philistines feel like giving up. Their idea was that God should be forced to fight for them. Salem Media Group. Instead, God was just, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . 1S 4:1And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. : This doesnt mean the battle was initiated by Samuel. Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 5, 2020. God has come into the camp! His seat was an official chair, similar to those of the ancient Egyptian judges, richly carved, superbly ornamented, high, and without a back. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and ELI HEARING THE TIDINGS. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Their idea was that God should be, to fight for them. 2 The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the field of battle. Why was he so nervous? Pregnant, she heard of the death of her husband, her brother-in-law, her father-in-law, a slaughter among the soldiers of Israel, a lost battle, and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant all on one day. b. i. Explores heart preparation for listening for God, beginning with the boy Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10). departed in one sense. Had they humbled themselves, and prayed devoutly and fervently for success, they would have been heard and saved. He told them to put the tablets of the law, a jar of manna, and Aarons rod that budded, in the ark. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. Some manuscript traditions (evident in the Septuagint) make it clear the Philistines started this conflict. 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