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And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, “What does the sound of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” Then they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, “What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” Then they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, &#8220What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?&#8221 Then they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, “What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” Then they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the Philistines heard the noise of the shout and said, “What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” Then they knew that the ark of Yahweh had come into the camp. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, “What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” Then they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Philistines heard the sound of the war cry and asked, “What’s this loud shout in the Hebrews’ camp? ” When the Philistines discovered that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Philistines heard the sound of the war cry and asked, &#8220What&#8217s this loud shout in the Hebrews&#8217 camp?&#8221 When the Philistines discovered that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, <a href="/asv/1_samuel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of Jehovah was come into the camp. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Philistines heard the noise and said, "What are those Hebrews shouting about?" When the Philistines learned that the sacred chest had been brought into the camp, <a href="/erv/1_samuel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As the Philistines heard the noise, they asked, "What's [all] this shouting in the Hebrew camp?" The Philistines found out that the LORD's ark had come into the camp. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Philistines heard the shouting and said, "Listen to all that shouting in the Hebrew camp! What does it mean?" When they found out that the LORD's Covenant Box had arrived in the Hebrew camp, <a href="/isv/1_samuel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they asked, "What is this noise coming from shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?" Then they realized that the Ark of the LORD had come into the camp, <a href="/msb/1_samuel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On hearing the noise of the shout, the Philistines asked, ?What is this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?? And when they realized that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, <a href="/net/1_samuel/4.htm">NET Bible</a> When the Philistines heard the sound of the shout, they said, "What is this loud shout in the camp of the Hebrews?" Then they realized that the ark of the LORD had arrived at the camp. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, "What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?" They understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/web/1_samuel/4.htm">World English Bible</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, “What does the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” They understood that Yahweh’s ark had come into the camp. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Philistines hear the noise of the shouting, and say, “What [is] the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews?” And they perceive that the Ark of YHWH has come into the camp. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Philistines hear the noise of the shouting, and say, 'What is the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews?' and they perceive that the ark of Jehovah hath come in unto the camp. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Philisteim will hear the voice of the shout, and they will say, What the voice of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? and they knew that the ark of Jehovah came into the camp.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, and they said: What is this noise of a great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the Lord was come into the camp. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Philistines heard the voice of the clamor, and they said, “What is this voice of a great clamor in the camp of the Hebrews?” And they realized that the ark of the Lord had arrived in the camp. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/4.htm">New American Bible</a> The Philistines, hearing the uproar, asked, “What does this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” On learning that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp, <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the Philistines heard the noise of the shouting, they said, “What does this great shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” When they learned that the ark of the LORD had come to the camp,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise, they said, What is this noise of shouting in the camp of the Hebrews? And they learned that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Philistines heard the sound of shouting and they said: “What is this sound of shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?” And they knew that the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH had come to the encampment<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said: 'What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews?' And they knew that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Philistines heard the cry, and the Philistines said, What is this great cry in the camp of the Hebrews: and they understood that the ark of the Lord was come into the camp. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/4-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=1017" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/4.htm">The Philistines Capture the Ark</a> …5When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that it shook the ground. 6<a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">On hearing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the noise</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: hat·tə·rū·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">of the shout,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: meh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What is</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">loud</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: hat·tə·rū·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">shouting</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: bə·ma·ḥă·nêh (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">in the camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: hā·‘iḇ·rîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">of the Hebrews?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: way·yê·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">And when they realized</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">the camp,</a> 7the Philistines were afraid. “The gods have entered their camp!” they said. “Woe to us, for nothing like this has happened before.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a> And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.” <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Exodus 15:14-16</a> The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. / Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, / and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by. <a href="/numbers/23-21.htm">Numbers 23:21-22</a> He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. / God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox. <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18</a> Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10</a> As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">2 Samuel 5:24</a> As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” <a href="/psalms/78-61.htm">Psalm 78:61-62</a> He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary. / He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage. <a href="/psalms/114-1.htm">Psalm 114:1-2</a> When Israel departed from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, / Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His dominion. <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36</a> Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! <a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6-7</a> There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Matthew 21:10</a> When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a> And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-13</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Acts 2:6</a> And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What means the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.What meaneth<a href="/exodus/32-17.htm">Exodus 32:17,18</a> And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-24.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-8.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-24.htm">Meaneth</a> <a href="/judges/16-5.htm">Means</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Tent-Circle</a> <a href="/judges/21-12.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Understood</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/judges/18-24.htm">What's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-11.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-7.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-28.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Meaneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-17.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-7.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-21.htm">Tent-Circle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-7.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">Understood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">What's</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 4</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">The Israelites are overcome by the Philistines at Ebenezer</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">They fetch the ark unto the terror of the Philistines</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">They are smitten again, the ark taken, and Hophni and Phinehas are slain</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/4-12.htm">Eli at the news, falling backward, breaks his neck</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">Phinehas's wife, discouraged in her travail with Ichabod, dies</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>On hearing the noise of the shout The Philistines were familiar with the sounds of battle, but this particular shout was distinct, indicating a significant event. In ancient warfare, loud shouts were often used to intimidate enemies or celebrate a perceived advantage. This shout was a reaction to the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant, which the Israelites believed would ensure their victory.the Philistines asked, The Philistines were a seafaring people who settled in the coastal regions of Canaan. They were often in conflict with the Israelites. Their inquiry shows their concern and curiosity about the unusual noise, indicating that they were not only aware of the Israelites' presence but also wary of their actions.“What is this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?” The term "Hebrews" is used by outsiders to refer to the Israelites, emphasizing their identity as a distinct group. The Philistines' question reflects their lack of understanding of Israelite religious practices and the significance of the Ark. The loud shouting was a sign of the Israelites' renewed hope and confidence.And when they realized that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred object in Israelite worship, representing God's presence among His people. Its arrival in the camp was meant to inspire the Israelites and strike fear into their enemies. The Philistines' realization of the Ark's presence would have been alarming, as they understood its reputation from past victories attributed to the God of Israel. This moment foreshadows the eventual capture of the Ark, highlighting the Israelites' misplaced trust in the symbol rather than in God Himself.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A significant group of people in the Old Testament, often in conflict with the Israelites. They were a powerful and influential people in the region during the time of Samuel. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm">Hebrews</a> Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were in conflict with the Philistines at this time. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_lord.htm">The Ark of the LORD</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its presence in the camp was meant to symbolize divine favor and power. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_the_hebrews.htm">The Camp of the Hebrews</a> The location where the Israelite army was encamped during their battle with the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_shouting.htm">The Shouting</a> The loud noise made by the Israelites when the Ark of the LORD entered their camp, signifying their hope and confidence in God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a> The Ark symbolized God's presence. In our lives, we should seek to recognize and honor God's presence daily, understanding that His presence brings power and guidance. <a href="/topical/m/misplaced_confidence.htm">Misplaced Confidence</a> The Israelites placed their confidence in the physical presence of the Ark rather than in God Himself. We must ensure our faith is in God, not merely in religious symbols or rituals. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_power.htm">Understanding God's Power</a> The Philistines' fear upon hearing the shouting shows that even God's enemies recognize His power. As believers, we should live in a way that reflects God's power and presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The Israelites' reliance on the Ark without true obedience to God led to their defeat. True victory comes from obedience to God's commands and reliance on His strength. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the Israelites' failure, God's plan continued. We can trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that His purposes will prevail even when we falter.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 4</a> <a href="/q/1_sam_5_6__scientific_basis_for_tumors.htm">1 Samuel 5:6 - Is there any scientific or medical basis for the tumors supposedly afflicting the Philistines?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_visit_the_'lord's_house'.htm">Psalm 122:1: How could David have gone to the 'house of the LORD' if the temple was built later under Solomon?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12-14)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_14_battle_site.htm">Is there any archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming the battle site and the events described in 1 Samuel 14?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - But they, sure of its talismanic influence, shout for joy as they see its approach, and the Philistines ask the meaning of the great shout in the camp of the Hebrews. This name is constantly given to the Israelites by those not belonging to them, and probably has a certain amount of animosity in it, as showing that they were foreigners; literally, passers over, people who in the person of Abraham had come from the other side of the Euphrates, and having began as feeble immigrants, had ended in obtaining possession of the land, and ousting the rightful inhabitants. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/4-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On hearing וַיִּשְׁמְע֤וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the noise ק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound of the shout, הַתְּרוּעָ֔ה (hat·tə·rū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum the Philistines פְלִשְׁתִּים֙ (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia asked, וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “What is מֶ֠ה (meh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what this הַזֹּ֖את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, loud הַגְּדוֹלָ֛ה (hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent shouting הַתְּרוּעָ֧ה (hat·tə·rū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum in the camp בְּמַחֲנֵ֣ה (bə·ma·ḥă·nêh) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army of the Hebrews?” הָעִבְרִ֑ים (hā·‘iḇ·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite And when they realized וַיֵּ֣דְע֔וּ (way·yê·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had entered בָּ֖א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the camp, הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃ (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - 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