Add parallel Print Page Options

19 Now his daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant, about to give birth. When she heard the news that the ark of God was captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed and gave birth; for her labour pains overwhelmed her. 20 As she was about to die, the women attending her said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, for you have borne a son.’ But she did not answer or give heed. 21 She named the child Ichabod, meaning, ‘The glory has departed from Israel’, because the ark of God had been captured and because of her father-in-law and her husband.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Bible, Large Print, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Red
NRSV Catholic Bible, Large Print, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Red
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $39.99
Save: $20.00 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Royal Poinciana--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Royal Poinciana--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)