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1 Samuel 4:21

1 Samuel 4:22 asv — And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken.

American Standard Version

"And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. "

— 1 Samuel 4:22, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 4 — Context

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And his daughter-in-law, Phinehas’ wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and brought forth; for her pains came upon her.

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And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast brought forth a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it.

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And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel; because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father-in-law and her husband.

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And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken.

1 Samuel 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 4:22 say?
1 Samuel 4:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 4:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 4:22 in?
1 Samuel 4:22 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 4:22?
1 Samuel 4:22 reads (ASV): “And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. ” 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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