Font Size
1 Samuel 4:1-2
Common English Bible
1 Samuel 4:1-2
Common English Bible
4 And Samuel’s word went out to all Israel.
The Philistines capture God’s chest
In those days the Philistines gathered for war against Israel,[a] so Israel went out to engage the Philistines in war. Israel camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. 2 The Philistines readied themselves to fight Israel. When the battle was joined, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the battlefield.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Samuel 4:1 LXX; MT lacks In those days… against Israel.
Common English Bible (CEB)
Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible
Bible Gateway Recommends
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible, Soft leather-look, Midnight Splash
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $28.99
Save: $11.00 (28%)
CEB Common English Bible Catholic Edition (ePub) - eBook
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $8.99
Save: $4.00 (31%)