1 Samuel 4:21 · KJV
"And 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."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 4:21 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you respond to feelings of loss?
What does the loss of glory mean for you?
When have you experienced a significant change in your life?
Life Application
Acknowledge your feelings of loss and seek support from others.
Reflect on what it means to have God's presence in your life.
People in This Verse
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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