1 Samuel 4:2

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ፍልስጥኤማውያንም አደጋ መጣል ጀመሩ፤ ከከባድ ጦርነት በኋላ እስራኤላውያንን ድል በመንሣት በጦር ሜዳ አራት ሺህ ሰው ገደሉባቸው፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. The Philistines won, and about four thousand Israelite soldiers were killed. It shows that Israel was defeated.

Explained for Children

Imagine two teams playing a big game of tag. The Israelite team got tagged a lot by the Philistine team. About four thousand players from the Israelite team got tagged and had to sit out.

Historical Background

The Book of 1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 931 BC. It was written for the Israelites to understand their history and the consequences of their actions, set in a time when warfare was common and tribal alliances were crucial.

Living It Out Today

Just as the Israelites suffered a defeat in this battle, we can face setbacks in life. This can teach us the importance of humility and learning from our mistakes rather than giving up.

Topics

• war
• defeat
• consequences
• humility
• learning
• Israel

Related Verses

• Joshua 7:4
• 2 Samuel 18:17
• 1 Chronicles 5:20
• Ezekiel 39:25
• Luke 14:31

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse tell us about the Israelites?

This verse shows that the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines in battle, indicating a moment of weakness or lack of faith.

Why is it important to study this verse?

Studying this verse helps us understand the historical context of Israel and the importance of learning from our mistakes and setbacks.

How does this verse relate to our lives today?

We can learn from the Israelites' defeat and understand that setbacks are opportunities to grow and improve, rather than giving up.

What are the cross-references for this verse?

Cross-references include Joshua 7:4, 2 Samuel 18:17, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Ezekiel 39:25, and Luke 14:31, which provide similar themes and contexts.