1 Samuel 2:6 web — "Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.

World English Bible

""Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up."

— 1 Samuel 2:6, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

3

"Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

4

"The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.

5

Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry have ceased [to hunger]. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.

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"Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.

7

Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up.

8

He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's. He has set the world on them.

9

He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.

1 Samuel 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 2:6 say?
1 Samuel 2:6 in the World English Bible reads: “"Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:6 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:6 in?
1 Samuel 2:6 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 2:6?
1 Samuel 2:6 reads (WEB): “"Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.” 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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