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1 Samuel 4:21

1 Samuel 4:22 cpdv — And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured. "

— 1 Samuel 4:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 4 — Context

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Now his daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant, and her delivery was near. And upon hearing the news that the ark of God had been captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband had died, she bent down and went into labor. For her pains rushed upon her suddenly.

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Then, when she was near death, those who were standing around her said to her, “You should not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son.” But she did not respond to them, and she did not notice them.

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And she called the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory of Israel has been taken away,” because the ark of God was captured, and because of her father-in-law and her husband.

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And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured.

1 Samuel 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 4:22 say?
1 Samuel 4:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured. ”
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 (CPDV): “And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured. ” 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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