1 Samuel 4:4
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“So 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.”1 Samuel 4:4
What Does 1 Samuel 4:4 Mean?
1 Samuel 4:4 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 4, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 4:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 6:2“And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.”Exodus 25:22“And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.”Numbers 7:89“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him.”Psalms 80:1“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.”Psalms 78:60“So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;”Psalms 99:1“The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.”Isaiah 37:16“O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.”2 Kings 19:15“And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.”1 Chronicles 13:6“And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.”Hebrews 9:5“And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.”Exodus 25:18“And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.”Numbers 4:5“And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:”Numbers 4:15“And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.”Numbers 31:6“And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand of every tribe, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his hand.”Judges 18:31“And they set them up Micah’s graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.”1 Samuel 1:3“And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.”1 Samuel 2:12“Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.”1 Samuel 2:22“Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”1 Samuel 2:32“And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.”2 Samuel 11:11“And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.”
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