1 Samuel 2:4 net — The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on strength.

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"The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on strength."

— 1 Samuel 2:4, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

1

Hannah Exalts the Lord in Prayer Hannah prayed,“My heart has rejoiced in the LORD; my horn has been raised high because of the LORD. I have loudly denounced my enemies. Indeed I rejoice in your deliverance.

2

No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one other than you! There is no rock like our God!

3

Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly. Proud talk should not come out of your mouth! For the LORD is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

4

The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on strength.

5

The well-fed hire themselves out to earn food, but the hungry no longer lack. Even the barren woman has given birth to seven, but the one with many children has declined.

6

The LORD both kills and gives life; he brings down to the grave and raises up.

7

The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.

1 Samuel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 2:4 say?
1 Samuel 2:4 in the NET Bible reads: “The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on 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 (NET): “The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on 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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