1 Samuel 4:2
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And 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.”1 Samuel 4:2
What Does 1 Samuel 4:2 Mean?
1 Samuel 4:2 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 4, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 4:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 4:10“And 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.”Judges 18:30“And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.”Psalms 78:62“He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.”Lamentations 3:40“Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.”Deuteronomy 1:42“And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.”Joshua 7:5“And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.”Joshua 7:12“Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.”1 Samuel 2:31“Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.”1 Samuel 17:8“And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.”1 Samuel 17:21“For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.”Psalms 44:9“But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.”Psalms 79:7“For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.”Psalms 106:40“Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.”
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