1 Samuel 2:4 kjva — The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength."

— 1 Samuel 2:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

1

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

2

There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

3

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6

The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

7

The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

1 Samuel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 2:4 say?
1 Samuel 2:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:4 in?
1 Samuel 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:4?
1 Samuel 2:4 reads (KJVA): “The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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