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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."

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Passage Context

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.
22And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of loss?

2

What does the loss of glory mean for you?

3

When have you experienced a significant change in your life?

Life Application

grief

Acknowledge your feelings of loss and seek support from others.

faith

Reflect on what it means to have God's presence in your life.

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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