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1 Samuel 4:19 Β· KJV

"And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
19And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her.
20And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it.
21And she named the child I-chabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with overwhelming grief?

2

What does it mean to you to find hope in despair?

3

When have you experienced a significant loss?

Life Application

grief

Allow yourself to grieve and process loss, seeking support from friends and family during difficult times.

faith

Turn to your faith for comfort and strength when facing life's challenges and losses.

People in This Verse

Phinehas' wifeOT

The unnamed wife of Phinehas, she faced immense sorrow upon hearing of her husband's and father-in-law's deaths, leading to her own tragic circumstances.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 4:19

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