“When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led Israel forty years.” -1 Samuel 4:18 Following Israel’s defeat in their battle with the Philistines, we’re […]
1S4-9: Minus God’s Presence, The Ark Was Nothing But An Elaborate And Pricey Wooden Box
“The P’lishtim fought, Israel was defeated, and every man fled to his tent. It was a terrible slaughter — 30,000 of Israel’s foot soldiers fell. Moreover, the ark of God was captured; and the two sons of ‘Eli, Hofni and Pinchas, died.”-1 Samuel 4:10-11 So Israel went back to battle against the Philistines confident they […]
1S4-8: Why Did The Philistines Refer To Israel’s Deity In The Plural As ‘Gods’?
“We’re lost! Who will rescue us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods that completely overthrew the Egyptians in the desert.” -1 Samuel 4:8 Alrighty, let’s answer the question I posed at the end of my last post. Why in the world did the Philistines refer to Israel’s God in the […]
1S4-7: Why The Word ELOHIM Is Sometimes Translated In The Plural Form As ‘Gods’
“We’re lost! Who will rescue us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods that completely overthrew the Egyptians in the desert.” -1 Samuel 4:8 Here’s a neat little tip for you when studying the Hebrew Bible. Notice how in 1 Samuel 4 the Philistines kept referring to Israel’s God in the […]
1S4-6: No Physical Object On Earth Contains Supernatural Power Unless God Gives It To Them
“When the ark for the covenant of Adonai entered the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout that resounded through the land.” -1 Samuel 4:5 In chapter 4 of 1 Samuel, we see Israel making a mistake all idolators typically make. They falsely ascribed supernatural power to an object. This is exactly what happened when […]
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