1 Samuel 4:21

1 Samuel 4:22 nasb — She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken."

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"She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken.""

— 1 Samuel 4:22, NASB

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KJV
“And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. ”
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ASV
“And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. ”
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WEB
“She said, "The glory has departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken."”
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NET
“She said,“The glory has departed from Israel, because the ark of God has been captured.””
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DRB
“And she said: The glory is departed from Israel, because the ark of God was taken. ”
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BBE
“And she said, The glory is gone from Israel, for the ark of God has been taken.”
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KJVA
“And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. ”
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1 Samuel 4 — Context

Now his daughter-in-law, Phinehas's wife, was pregnant and about to give birth; and when she heard the news that the ark of God was taken and that her father-in-law and her husband had died, she kneeled down and gave birth, for her pains came upon her.

And about the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, "Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son." But she did not answer or pay attention.

And she called the boy Ichabod, saying, "The glory has departed from Israel," because the ark of God was taken and because of her father-in-law and her husband.

She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was 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 NASB reads: “She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was 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 (NASB): “She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was 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.

1 Samuel 4:22 nasb — She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken."

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