1 Samuel 4:13

Translations

Modern

When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out.

Traditional

And 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.

Literal

And he came, and behold, Eli was sitting on the seat by the side of the way watching, for his heart had been trembling for the ark of God. And the man came and told it in the city, and all the city cried out.

Latin

Cumque ille venisset, Heli sedebat super sellam contra viam spectans. Erat enim cor ejus pavens pro arca Dei. Vir autem ille postquam ingressus est, nuntiavit urbi: et ululavit omnis civitas.

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English

When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out.

Notes

1 Samuel 4:1–7:2

The crisis with the ark of the covenant showed Israel needed Samuel's leadership. It also fulfilled prophecies about Eli and his sons (1 Samuel 3:11–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Eli Samuel The Philistines The Collapse of Culture

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People

Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ashkelon Eli Ephraim (Place) Heart Phinehas Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Shiloh Throne

Topics

Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Taken to Battle Eli: His Solicitude for the Ark Judgments: Eli's House Parents: Involved in Children's Wickedness Shiloh: City of Ephraim, North of Beth-El: Eli Lived At

1 Samuel 4:13

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