1And Samuel gave those messages to all the Israelites. The Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines. The Israelites camped at Ebenezer. The Philistines camped at Aphek.2The Philistines brought their forces together to fight against Israel. As the fighting spread, the Israelites lost the battle to the Philistines. The Philistines killed about 4,000 of them on the field of battle.3The rest of the Israelite soldiers returned to camp. Then the elders asked them, ‘Why did the LORD let the Philistines win the battle over us today? Let’s bring the ark of the LORD’s covenant from Shiloh. Let’s take it with us. Then the LORD will save us from the power of our enemies.’4So the people sent men to Shiloh. They brought back the ark of the LORD’s covenant law. He sits there on his throne between the cherubim. The LORD is the one who rules over all. Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the ark of God’s covenant law. The ark was in Shiloh.5The ark of the LORD’s covenant law was brought into the camp. Then all the Israelites shouted so loudly that the ground shook.6The Philistines heard the noise. They asked, ‘What’s all that shouting about in the Hebrew camp?’ Then the Philistines found out that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp.7So they were afraid. ‘A god has come into their camp,’ they said. ‘Oh no! Nothing like this has ever happened before.8How terrible it will be for us! Who will save us from the power of these mighty gods? They struck down the people of Egypt in the desert. They sent all kinds of plagues on them.9Philistines, be strong! Fight like men! If you don’t, you will come under the control of the Hebrews. You will become their slaves, just as they have been your slaves. Fight like men!’10So the Philistines fought. The Israelites lost the battle, and every man ran back to his tent. A large number of them were killed. Israel lost 30,000 soldiers who were on foot.11The ark of God was captured. And Eli’s two sons Hophni and Phinehas died.
Eli dies
12That same day a man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the front lines of the battle. He went to Shiloh. His clothes were torn. He had dust on his head.13When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair. He was by the side of the road. He was watching because his heart was really concerned about the ark of God. The man entered the town and told everyone what had happened. Then the whole town cried out.14Eli heard the people crying out. He asked, ‘What’s the meaning of all this noise?’ The man hurried over to Eli.15Eli was 98 years old. His eyes were so bad he couldn’t see.16The man told Eli, ‘I’ve just come from the front lines of the battle. I just ran away from there today.’ Eli asked, ‘What happened, son?’17The man who brought the news replied, ‘Israel ran away from the Philistines. Large numbers of men in the army were wounded or killed. Your two sons Hophni and Phinehas are also dead. And the ark of God has been captured.’18When the man spoke about the ark of God, Eli fell backwards off his chair. He had been sitting by the side of the gate. When he fell, he broke his neck and died. He was old and fat. He had led Israel for 40 years.19The wife of Phinehas was pregnant. She was Eli’s daughter-in-law. It was near the time for her baby to be born. She heard the news that the ark of God had been captured. She heard that her father-in-law and her husband were dead. So she went into labour and had her baby. Her pain was more than she could bear.20As she was dying, the women helping her spoke up. They said, ‘Don’t be afraid. You have had a son.’ But she didn’t reply. She didn’t pay any attention.21She named the boy Ichabod. She said, ‘The God of glory has left Israel.’ She said it because the ark of God had been captured. She also said it because her father-in-law and her husband had died.22She said, ‘The God of glory has left Israel.’ She said it because the ark of God had been captured.
1And Samuel’s word came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines. The Israelites camped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines at Aphek.2The Philistines deployed their forces to meet Israel, and as the battle spread, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand of them on the battlefield.3When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, ‘Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Shiloh, so that he may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.’4So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the Lord Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim. And Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.5When the ark of the Lord’s covenant came into the camp, all Israel raised such a great shout that the ground shook.6Hearing the uproar, the Philistines asked, ‘What’s all this shouting in the Hebrew camp?’ When they learned that the ark of the Lord had come into the camp,7the Philistines were afraid. ‘A god has[1] come into the camp,’ they said. ‘Oh no! Nothing like this has happened before.8We’re doomed! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? They are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness.9Be strong, Philistines! Be men, or you will be subject to the Hebrews, as they have been to you. Be men, and fight!’10So the Philistines fought, and the Israelites were defeated and every man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great; Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers.11The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.
Death of Eli
12That same day a Benjaminite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dust on his head.13When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair by the side of the road, watching, because his heart feared for the ark of God. When the man entered the town and told what had happened, the whole town sent up a cry.14Eli heard the outcry and asked, ‘What is the meaning of this uproar?’ The man hurried over to Eli,15who was ninety-eight years old and whose eyes had failed so that he could not see.16He told Eli, ‘I have just come from the battle line; I fled from it this very day.’ Eli asked, ‘What happened, my son?’17The man who brought the news replied, ‘Israel fled before the Philistines, and the army has suffered heavy losses. Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been captured.’18When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backwards off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led[2] Israel for forty years.19His daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant and near the time of delivery. When she heard the news that the ark of God had been captured and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she went into labour and gave birth, but was overcome by her labour pains.20As she was dying, the women attending her said, ‘Don’t despair; you have given birth to a son.’ But she did not respond or pay any attention.21She named the boy Ichabod,[3] saying, ‘The Glory has departed from Israel’ – because of the capture of the ark of God and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband.22She said, ‘The Glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.’
1And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped at Aphek. (Jos 12:18; 1Sa 5:1; 1Sa 7:12; 1Sa 29:1)2The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the field of battle.3And when the people came to the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has the Lord defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord here from Shiloh, that it[1] may come among us and save us from the power of our enemies.” (Jos 18:1)4So the people sent to Shiloh and brought from there the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, who is enthroned on the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. (Ex 25:22; Nu 7:89; 2Sa 6:2; Ps 80:1; Ps 99:1)5As soon as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded. (Jos 6:5; Jos 6:20)6And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shouting, they said, “What does this great shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” And when they learned that the ark of the Lord had come to the camp,7the Philistines were afraid, for they said, “A god has come into the camp.” And they said, “Woe to us! For nothing like this has happened before.8Woe to us! Who can deliver us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with every sort of plague in the wilderness.9Take courage, and be men, O Philistines, lest you become slaves to the Hebrews as they have been to you; be men and fight.” (Jud 13:1; 2Sa 10:12; 1Co 16:13)10So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and they fled, every man to his home. And there was a very great slaughter, for thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. (Le 26:17; De 28:25; 1Sa 4:2; 2Sa 18:17; 2Sa 19:8; 2Ki 14:12; 2Ch 25:22; Ps 78:62)11And the ark of God was captured, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. (1Sa 2:32; 1Sa 2:34; Ps 78:60; Ps 78:64)
The Death of Eli
12A man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. (Jos 7:6)13When he arrived, Eli was sitting on his seat by the road watching, for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city and told the news, all the city cried out. (1Sa 1:9; 1Sa 4:18)14When Eli heard the sound of the outcry, he said, “What is this uproar?” Then the man hurried and came and told Eli.15Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set so that he could not see. (1Sa 3:2; 1Ki 14:4)16And the man said to Eli, “I am he who has come from the battle; I fled from the battle today.” And he said, “How did it go, my son?” (2Sa 1:4)17He who brought the news answered and said, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has also been a great defeat among the people. Your two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been captured.”18As soon as he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell over backward from his seat by the side of the gate, and his neck was broken and he died, for the man was old and heavy. He had judged Israel forty years. (1Sa 4:13)19Now his daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant, about to give birth. And when she heard the news that the ark of God was captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed and gave birth, for her pains came upon her.20And about the time of her death the women attending her said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you have borne a son.” But she did not answer or pay attention. (Ge 35:17)21And she named the child Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed[2] from Israel!” because the ark of God had been captured and because of her father-in-law and her husband. (1Sa 4:11; 1Sa 14:3; Ps 26:8; Ps 78:61)22And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” (1Sa 4:21)
1 Samuel 4
King James Version
1And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.2And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.3And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.4So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.5And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.6And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.7And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore.8Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness.9Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.10And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.11And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.12And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head.13And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told it , all the city cried out.14And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.15Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.16And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?17And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.18And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.19And 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 travailed; for her pains came upon her.20And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it .21And 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.22And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.
1Und Samuels Wort erging an ganz Israel. Und es begab sich zu der Zeit, dass die Philister sich sammelten zum Kampf gegen Israel.[1] Israel aber zog aus, den Philistern entgegen, in den Kampf und lagerte sich bei Eben-Eser. Die Philister aber hatten sich gelagert bei Afek. (Jos 15:53; 1Sa 29:1)2Und die Philister stellten sich Israel gegenüber auf. Und der Kampf breitete sich aus, und Israel wurde vor den Philistern geschlagen. Sie erschlugen in der Feldschlacht um die viertausend Mann.3Und als das Volk ins Lager kam, sprachen die Ältesten Israels: Warum hat uns der HERR heute vor den Philistern geschlagen? Lasst uns die Lade des Bundes des HERRN zu uns holen von Silo, dass er in unsre Mitte komme und uns errette aus der Hand unserer Feinde. (Ex 25:10; Nu 10:35; Jos 3:6; Jos 3:11)4Da sandte das Volk nach Silo und ließ von dort holen die Lade des Bundes des HERRN Zebaoth, der über den Cherubim thront. Und es waren dort die beiden Söhne Elis bei der Lade des Bundes Gottes, Hofni und Pinhas. (Ex 25:22; 2Sa 6:2)5Und da die Lade des Bundes des HERRN in das Lager kam, jauchzte ganz Israel mit gewaltigem Jauchzen, dass die Erde erdröhnte.6Als aber die Philister das Jauchzen hörten, sprachen sie: Was ist das für ein gewaltiges Jauchzen im Lager der Hebräer? Und als sie erfuhren, dass die Lade des HERRN ins Lager gekommen wäre,7fürchteten sich die Philister und sprachen: Gott ist ins Lager gekommen, und riefen: Wehe uns, denn solches ist bisher noch nicht geschehen!8Wehe uns! Wer will uns erretten aus der Hand dieser mächtigen Götter? Das sind die Götter, die Ägypten schlugen mit allerlei Plage in der Wüste.9So seid nun stark und seid Männer, ihr Philister, dass ihr nicht dienen müsst den Hebräern, wie sie euch gedient haben! Seid Männer und kämpft! (Jud 13:1)10Da kämpften die Philister, und Israel wurde geschlagen, und ein jeder floh zu seinen Zelten. Und die Niederlage war sehr groß, und es fielen von Israel dreißigtausend Mann Fußvolk.11Und die Lade Gottes wurde genommen, und die beiden Söhne Elis, Hofni und Pinhas, kamen um. (1Sa 2:34)
Elis Tod
12Da lief einer von Benjamin aus dem Heer und kam am selben Tage nach Silo und hatte seine Kleider zerrissen und Erde auf sein Haupt gestreut.13Und siehe, als er hinkam, saß Eli auf dem Stuhl am Wege und gab acht; denn sein Herz bangte um die Lade Gottes. Und als der Mann kam, berichtete er’s in der Stadt, und die ganze Stadt schrie auf.14Und da Eli das laute Schreien hörte, fragte er: Was ist das für ein großer Lärm? Da kam der Mann eilends und sagte es Eli an.15Eli aber war achtundneunzig Jahre alt, und seine Augen waren so schwach, dass er nicht mehr sehen konnte. (1Sa 3:2)16Der Mann aber sprach zu Eli: Ich komme vom Heer und bin heute aus der Schlacht geflohen. Er aber sprach: Wie ist’s gegangen, mein Sohn?17Da antwortete der Bote und sprach: Israel ist geflohen vor den Philistern, und das Volk hat eine große Schlacht verloren; auch deine beiden Söhne, Hofni und Pinhas, sind tot; dazu ist die Lade Gottes genommen. (1Sa 2:34)18Als er aber die Lade Gottes nannte, fiel Eli rücklings vom Stuhl am Tor und brach sich den Hals und starb, denn er war alt und ein schwerer Mann. Er richtete aber Israel vierzig Jahre.19Seine Schwiegertochter aber, des Pinhas Frau, war schwanger und sollte bald gebären. Da sie davon hörte, dass die Lade Gottes genommen war und ihr Schwiegervater und ihr Mann tot waren, krümmte sie sich und gebar; denn ihre Wehen überfielen sie.20Und als sie im Sterben lag, sprachen die Frauen, die um sie standen: Fürchte dich nicht, du hast einen Sohn geboren! Aber sie antwortete nicht und nahm’s auch nicht mehr zu Herzen. (Ge 35:17)21Und sie nannte den Knaben Ikabod und sprach: »Die Herrlichkeit ist hinweg aus Israel!« – weil die Lade Gottes genommen war, und wegen ihres Schwiegervaters und ihres Mannes. (1Sa 14:3; Ps 78:61)22Darum sprach sie: Die Herrlichkeit ist hinweg aus Israel; denn die Lade Gottes ist weggenommen.