Add parallel Print Page Options

10 So the Philistines fought desperately and Israel was defeated again. Thirty thousand men of Israel died that day, and the remainder fled to their tents. 11 And the Ark of God was captured, and Hophni and Phinehas were killed.

12 A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the battle and arrived at Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 4:12 clothes torn and dirt on his head. This was a common expression of grief in that day.

Bible Gateway Recommends

The Living Bible, TuTone Brown/Tan Imitation Leather
The Living Bible, TuTone Brown/Tan Imitation Leather
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $7.00 (18%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
The One Year Bible TLB - eBook
The One Year Bible TLB - eBook
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $9.69
Save: $5.30 (35%)
The One Year Chronological Bible TLB - eBook
The One Year Chronological Bible TLB - eBook
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $9.69
Save: $5.30 (35%)
Living Bible: Large-Print, Green Padded Hardcover (indexed)
Living Bible: Large-Print, Green Padded Hardcover (indexed)
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $8.00 (18%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Living Bible, hardcover
Living Bible, hardcover
Retail: $26.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $8.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars