Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She said, “The Glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” New Living Translation Then she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the Ark of God has been captured.” English Standard Version And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” Berean Standard Bible “The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “for the ark of God has been captured.” King James Bible And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. New King James Version And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” New American Standard Bible So she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, because the ark of God has been taken.” NASB 1995 She said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken.” NASB 1977 And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken.” Legacy Standard Bible And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken.” Amplified Bible She said, “The glory has left Israel, for the ark of God has been taken.” Christian Standard Bible “The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “because the ark of God has been captured.” Holman Christian Standard Bible “The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “because the ark of God has been captured.” American Standard Version And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. English Revised Version And she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Israel's glory is gone because the ark of God has been captured," she said. Good News Translation "God's glory has left Israel," she said, "because God's Covenant Box has been captured." International Standard Version She said, "Glory has departed from Israel, because the Ark of God has been captured." NET Bible She said, "The glory has departed from Israel, because the ark of God has been captured." New Heart English Bible She said, "The glory has departed from Israel; for the ark of God has been captured." Webster's Bible Translation And she said, The glory hath departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “for the ark of God has been captured.” World English Bible She said, “The glory has departed from Israel; for God’s ark has been taken.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says, “Glory has removed from Israel, for the Ark of God has been taken.” Young's Literal Translation And she saith, 'Honour hath removed from Israel, for the ark of God hath been taken.' Smith's Literal Translation And she will say, The glory uncovered from Israel, for the ark of God was taken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she said: The glory is departed from Israel, because the ark of God was taken. Catholic Public Domain Version And she said, “The glory has been taken away from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured. New American Bible She said, “Gone is the glory from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured. New Revised Standard Version She said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she said, The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she said: “The glory has passed from Israel!”, because the ark of LORD JEHOVAH the God of Israel was taken OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said: 'The glory is departed from Israel; for the ark of God is taken.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they said, The glory of Israel is departed, forasmuch as the ark of the Lord is taken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Eli…21And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured and her father-in-law and her husband had been killed. 22“The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “for the ark of God has been captured.” Cross References Ezekiel 10:18-19 Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. / As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. Ezekiel 11:22-23 Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them. / And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city. Jeremiah 7:12-14 But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel. / And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, / therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. Psalm 78:60-61 He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men. / He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary. Lamentations 2:7 The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. Hosea 9:12 Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! Judges 18:30-31 The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land. / So they set up for themselves Micah’s graven image, and it was there the whole time the house of God was in Shiloh. 2 Kings 24:20 For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. 2 Chronicles 36:17-19 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Matthew 23:38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. Luke 13:35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Romans 9:4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. Romans 11:26-27 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Acts 7:48-50 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’ Treasury of Scripture And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken. The glory Psalm 137:5,6 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning… John 2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Jump to Previous Ark Captured Departed Honour Israel RemovedJump to Next Ark Captured Departed Honour Israel Removed1 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 The glory has departed from Israel, This phrase signifies a profound spiritual and national crisis for Israel. The "glory" refers to the presence and favor of God, which was symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant. The departure of glory indicates a loss of divine protection and blessing. Historically, this moment marks a turning point where Israel's reliance on the physical symbol of God's presence, the Ark, is shown to be insufficient without true faith and obedience. This echoes the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28 about the consequences of disobedience to God's covenant. she said, for the ark of God has been captured. Persons / Places / Events 1. EliThe high priest of Israel at the time, whose sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were corrupt and disobedient to God. 2. Phinehas' Wife The woman who speaks the words in 1 Samuel 4:22. She is the daughter-in-law of Eli and the wife of Phinehas. Her statement is made upon hearing the news of the ark's capture and the deaths of her husband and father-in-law. 3. The Ark of God A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, experiencing a significant spiritual and military crisis at this time. 5. Philistines The enemies of Israel who captured the ark, symbolizing a moment of great defeat and spiritual desolation for Israel. Teaching Points The Danger of Ritual Without RelationshipThe Israelites treated the ark as a mere object of power, neglecting their relationship with God. This serves as a warning against relying on religious rituals without genuine faith and obedience. The Consequences of Disobedience The capture of the ark and the deaths of Eli's sons highlight the severe consequences of disobedience to God. It reminds us of the importance of living in accordance with God's commands. God's Presence and Glory The departure of God's glory from Israel signifies the loss of His presence due to sin. It challenges us to seek God's presence earnestly and live lives that honor Him. Hope in Restoration While the glory departed in 1 Samuel, the broader biblical account points to the restoration of God's glory through Jesus Christ. This encourages us to find hope in Christ's redemptive work. The Role of Leadership Eli's failure as a leader contributed to Israel's downfall. This underscores the importance of godly leadership and accountability within the community of faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 4:22?2. How does 1 Samuel 4:22 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What does "The glory has departed from Israel" signify about God's presence? 4. How can we ensure God's presence remains in our lives today? 5. Connect 1 Samuel 4:22 to other instances of God's glory departing in Scripture. 6. How can we apply the lessons from 1 Samuel 4:22 to our church community? 7. What does "The glory has departed from Israel" mean in 1 Samuel 4:22? 8. How does 1 Samuel 4:22 reflect God's relationship with Israel? 9. Why was the Ark of the Covenant significant in 1 Samuel 4:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 4? 11. What is the biblical meaning of 'Ichabod'? 12. If Ezekiel 10:18 describes God’s glory leaving the temple, why is there no external historical mention of such a significant event? 13. Why does this text present such severe violence against priests as sanctioned or uninterrupted (1 Samuel 22:19)? 14. Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers? What Does 1 Samuel 4:22 Mean The glory• Scripture consistently links “glory” with the manifest, weighty presence of the LORD (Exodus 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:10-11). • Israel knew that when God’s glory rested among them, victory, guidance, and blessing followed (Numbers 10:35-36). • By using the definite article—“the glory”—Phinehas’ wife recognizes that what is threatened is nothing less than God’s own presence, not merely national prestige or military power (Psalm 24:7-10). has departed • Departure means movement—God’s presence has literally withdrawn, just as it did later from Solomon’s temple (Ezekiel 10:18-19). • Sin precipitated this loss. Eli’s sons had “no regard for the LORD” (1 Samuel 2:12-17), fulfilling the warning that persistent disobedience would cause God to “turn His face” away (Deuteronomy 31:17). • The moment recalls Samson, who “did not know that the LORD had left him” (Judges 16:20). God’s people can lose His manifest favor while still presuming on it. from Israel • The whole nation suffers when leadership sins (1 Chronicles 21:1-17). Even faithful individuals like Hannah and Samuel must live through the corporate consequences. • Loss of glory means the covenant community becomes like any other people—without supernatural distinction (Exodus 33:15-16). • Psalm 78:60-61 speaks prophetically of this very day: “He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh…He delivered His glory to the hand of the adversary.” she said • Phinehas’ unnamed wife, though dying in childbirth, speaks truth others were slow to admit. God often raises unexpected voices to declare His verdict (2 Kings 22:14; Luke 2:36-38). • Her single sentence is weightier than all the priests’ rituals taking place back in Shiloh; God values heartfelt insight over formal position (1 Samuel 16:7). • By naming her son Ichabod (“no glory”), she ensures that every mention of the child will recall God’s departure—a living sermon to the nation (1 Samuel 4:21). for the ark of God has been captured • The ark had been the earthly footstool of the heavenly King (Psalm 99:5), the place where God said, “There I will meet with you” (Exodus 25:22). • Israel treated the ark as a battle talisman (1 Samuel 4:3-5), but victory never comes from objects; it comes from obedience to the LORD of the ark (Joshua 7:10-12). • God allowed the ark’s seizure to prove He is not confined to a box and to humble a complacent nation. Yet even in enemy territory the ark brings judgment on idols (1 Samuel 5:1-4), demonstrating that God has not lost power, only favor toward unrepentant Israel. • In time He will restore the ark to His people (1 Samuel 6:13-15), showing mercy after discipline. summary 1 Samuel 4:22 is a sobering declaration that God’s tangible presence withdrew from Israel because of entrenched sin, symbolized by the capture of the ark. When “the glory” departs, a nation or individual is left vulnerable and ordinary, no matter past experiences with God. Yet the broader narrative also reveals hope: the LORD disciplines to awaken repentance and stands ready to return in glory when His people turn back to Him. Hebrew “The gloryכָב֖וֹד (ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness has departed גָּלָ֥ה (gā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal from Israel,” מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (mî·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc she said, וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the ark אֲר֥וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of God הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has been captured.” נִלְקַ֖ח (nil·qaḥ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take Links 1 Samuel 4:22 NIV1 Samuel 4:22 NLT 1 Samuel 4:22 ESV 1 Samuel 4:22 NASB 1 Samuel 4:22 KJV 1 Samuel 4:22 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 4:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 4:22 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 4:22 French Bible 1 Samuel 4:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 4:22 She said The glory is departed (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |