DailyBible
Subscribe

1 Samuel 4:16 · KJV

"And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?"

King James Version

What does 1 Samuel 4:16 mean? →

Passage Context

14And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.
15Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.
16And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?
17And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.
18And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to news that changes your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be a source of support for others?

3

When have you had to confront difficult news in your life?

Life Application

relationships

Be prepared to support loved ones during times of crisis, offering a listening ear or a comforting presence.

faith

Trust in God's plan even when faced with distressing news, knowing He is in control.

People in This Verse

EliOT

Eli was a high priest and judge of Israel who served at Shiloh. He is known for his role in the story of Hannah and the early life of Samuel.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:9

Related Devotions

1 Samuel 3:13

You Have Abraham's Blessings

GALATIANS 3:13-14 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come o

1 Samuel 3:21

God Is At Work

PHILIPPIANS 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Living a Christian lifestyle shouldn't involve battling to earn God's acceptance. That was the manner

1 Samuel 6:7

You Harvest What You Sow

GALATIANS 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. You can rely on it because the Bible states it. EPHESIANS 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thi

Related Prayers

🙌Work & Financial

Struggling with Loss of Financial Security and Identity

Hi, I’m Anita, and I’m reaching out because I am struggling to cope with the failure of my business. It was more than just finances for me; it was my

🕊️Grief & Loss

Grieving the Loss of My Little One

My heart is shattered after losing my stillborn baby. I had so many dreams and hopes for our future together, and now there is just emptiness. Each da

🕊️Grief & Loss

Finding Hope After Our School's Tragedy

Our school community is in mourning after the tragic loss of a beloved teacher in a car accident. She touched the lives of so many children, and her a

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.