Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dust on his head. New Living Translation A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the battlefield and arrived at Shiloh later that same day. He had torn his clothes and put dust on his head to show his grief. English Standard Version A man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. Berean Standard Bible That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. King James Bible And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. New King James Version Then a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line the same day, and came to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. New American Standard Bible Now a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn, and dust on his head. NASB 1995 Now a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn and dust on his head. NASB 1977 Now a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn and dust on his head. Legacy Standard Bible Now a man of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh the same day with his robes torn and dust on his head. Amplified Bible Now a man [from the tribe] of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh that same day with his clothes torn and dust on his head [as signs of mourning over the disaster]. Christian Standard Bible That same day, a Benjaminite man ran from the battle and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn, and there was dirt on his head. Holman Christian Standard Bible That same day, a Benjaminite man ran from the battle and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn, and there was dirt on his head. American Standard Version And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. Contemporary English Version That same day a soldier from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the battlefront to Shiloh. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show his sorrow. English Revised Version And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. GOD'S WORD® Translation A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the front line of the battle. He went to Shiloh that day with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. Good News Translation A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran all the way from the battlefield to Shiloh and arrived there the same day. To show his grief, he had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head. International Standard Version That very same day, a man who was a descendant of Benjamin ran from the battle line and came to Shiloh, with his garments torn and dirt on his head. Majority Standard Bible That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. NET Bible On that day a Benjaminite ran from the battle lines and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn and dirt was on his head. New Heart English Bible There ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn, and with earth on his head. Webster's Bible Translation And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. World English Bible A man of Benjamin ran out of the army and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a man of Benjamin runs out of the ranks, and comes into Shiloh, on that day, and his long robes [are] torn, and earth [is] on his head; Young's Literal Translation And a man of Benjamin runneth out of the ranks, and cometh into Shiloh, on that day, and his long robes are rent, and earth on his head; Smith's Literal Translation And a man of Benjamin will run from the array, and he will come to Shiloh in that day; and his garments rent and earth upon his head. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Silo the same day, with his clothes rent, and his head strewed with dust. Catholic Public Domain Version Now a man of Benjamin, rushing from the troops, arrived at Shiloh on the same day, with his clothing torn, and with his head sprinkled with dust. New American Bible A Benjaminite fled from the battlefield and reached Shiloh that same day, with his clothes torn and his head covered with dirt. New Revised Standard Version A man of Benjamin ran from the battle line, and came to Shiloh the same day, with his clothes torn and with earth upon his head. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there ran a man of Benjamin from the battle line, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent and with earth upon his head. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man ran from those of the house of Benjamin from the front line, and he came to Shiloh on that day as he ripped his garments and had earth on his head OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the battle, and he came to Selom on that day: and his clothes were rent, and earth was upon his head. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Eli12That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. 13When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out.… Cross References 2 Samuel 1:2 On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage. 2 Samuel 18:19-27 Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” / But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” / So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running. ... 1 Kings 1:42 As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” 2 Kings 7:10-11 So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.” / The gatekeepers shouted the news, and it was reported to the king’s household. Jeremiah 4:19-20 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. / Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. Jeremiah 48:19-20 Stand by the road and watch, O dweller of Aroer! Ask the man fleeing or the woman escaping, ‘What has happened?’ / Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed. Job 1:20 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, Genesis 37:29-34 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes, / returned to his brothers, and said, “The boy is gone! What am I going to do?” / Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. ... Joshua 7:6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads. Judges 11:34-35 And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her. / As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.” 2 Samuel 15:32 When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. Matthew 26:65 At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. Mark 14:63 At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses? Luke 24:13-35 That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. / They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. / And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. ... John 20:4-8 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. / He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. / Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. ... Treasury of Scripture And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth on his head. 2 Samuel 1:2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance. with earth Joshua 7:6 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. 2 Samuel 13:19 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying. 2 Samuel 15:32 And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: Jump to Previous Army Battle Benjamin Benjamite Clothes Clothing Dust Earth Head Line Order Ran Ranks Rent Robes Runneth Running Shiloh TornJump to Next Army Battle Benjamin Benjamite Clothes Clothing Dust Earth Head Line Order Ran Ranks Rent Robes Runneth Running Shiloh Torn1 Samuel 4 1. The Israelites are overcome by the Philistines at Ebenezer3. They fetch the ark unto the terror of the Philistines 10. They are smitten again, the ark taken, and Hophni and Phinehas are slain 12. Eli at the news, falling backward, breaks his neck 19. Phinehas's wife, discouraged in her travail with Ichabod, dies That same day The phrase "that same day" indicates the immediacy of the events following the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. This highlights the urgency and significance of the news being delivered. The context is the defeat of Israel and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant, a pivotal moment in Israel's history. a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dirt on his head Persons / Places / Events 1. BenjamiteA man from the tribe of Benjamin who serves as the messenger bringing news from the battlefield. His actions and appearance signify mourning and distress. 2. Battle Line Refers to the location where the Israelites were engaged in battle with the Philistines. This battle was significant as it resulted in the capture of the Ark of the Covenant. 3. Shiloh The religious center of Israel at the time, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. It was a place of worship and the dwelling of the high priest Eli. 4. Clothes Torn and Dust on Head Traditional signs of mourning and distress in ancient Israelite culture, indicating the gravity of the news being delivered. 5. The Ark of the Covenant Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the Ark's capture is the central event of the chapter, symbolizing a significant spiritual and national crisis for Israel. Teaching Points The Weight of Bad NewsThe Benjamite's appearance underscores the seriousness of the message he carries. In our lives, how we deliver and receive difficult news can reflect our understanding of its impact. Cultural Expressions of Grief Understanding the cultural context of mourning in biblical times can deepen our empathy and connection with the accounts of Scripture. The Role of Messengers The Benjamite's role highlights the importance of truth-telling and the responsibility of those who bear news, whether good or bad. Spiritual Significance of Shiloh As a place of worship and the presence of God, Shiloh's mention reminds us of the centrality of God's presence in our lives and the consequences when it is neglected. Responding to Crisis The Israelites' defeat and the capture of the Ark challenge us to consider how we respond to spiritual and personal crises, urging us to seek God earnestly.(12) And there ran a man of Benjamin.--The Rabbinical tradition relates that this messenger was Saul, who snatched from Goliath the tables of the Law taken out of the Ark, in order to save them. The whole of this account is so vivid, and is so full of detail that it must have come from some eye-witness--probably from Samuel himself. These swift runners are still employed to carry news in war time in the East. In the sacred story we possess several important instances of such messages: for instance, in the account of Absalom's death, Cushi and Ahimaaz bring the tidings from Joab to King David (2Samuel 18:21-27). Asahel, the son of Zeruiah, the sister of David, is mentioned as being famous for his running (2Samuel 2:18). Elijah, again, we hear, once outran the chariot of Ahab between Carmel and Jezreel. Phidippides, when sent to urge the people of Sparta to come to the help of the Athenians against the Persians, arrived at Sparta on the second day after his departure from Athens (Herodotus, 6:105, 6). Running seems to have been an exercise specially cultivated among the athletes of old times. The rent clothes and the earth upon the head were the usual indications that the news brought by the messenger were tidings of evil. Verse 12. - There ran a man of Benjamin. The whole story is told with so much vividness, and is so full of exact particulars, that it must have come from an eyewitness, probably from Samuel himself. According to Jewish tradition, this Benjamite was no other than Saul, but the chronology is at variance with this supposition. The importance in old time, when even roads did not exist, of men capable of running long distances to carry news in war is evident, and many instances are recorded showing the high appreciation in which their services were held Thus the running of the Cushite and of Ahimaaz forms an interesting episode in the pathetic history of Absalom's death (2 Samuel 18:19-31). So Herodotus mentions that Pheidippides, when sent to urge the people of Sparta to come to the help of the Athenians against the Persians, arrived there on the second day after his departure from Athens (Herod., 6:105, 106). Shiloh, apparently, was but a comparatively short distance from Eben-ezer, as the runner arrived there on the evening of the very day on which the battle was fought. The rent clothes and the earth upon the head were the usual signs in token that some great calamity had taken place (2 Samuel 1:2).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew That sameהַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day a Benjamite בִּנְיָמִן֙ (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites ran וַיָּ֤רָץ (way·yā·rāṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run from the battle line מֵהַמַּ֣עֲרָכָ֔ה (mê·ham·ma·‘ă·rā·ḵāh) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4634: An arrangement, a pile, a military array all the way וַיָּבֹ֥א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Shiloh, שִׁלֹ֖ה (ši·lōh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7887: Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim with his clothes וּמַדָּ֣יו (ū·mad·dāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4055: Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet torn קְרֻעִ֔ים (qə·ru·‘îm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 7167: To rend and dirt וַאֲדָמָ֖ה (wa·’ă·ḏā·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his head. רֹאשֽׁוֹ׃ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head Links 1 Samuel 4:12 NIV1 Samuel 4:12 NLT 1 Samuel 4:12 ESV 1 Samuel 4:12 NASB 1 Samuel 4:12 KJV 1 Samuel 4:12 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 4:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 4:12 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 4:12 French Bible 1 Samuel 4:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 4:12 There ran a man of Benjamin out (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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