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Berean Standard Bible

“The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.”

1 Samuel 4:11

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Study note

Israel has been defeated by the Philistines and decides to bring the ark of the covenant to the battlefield, as if it were a lucky charm. The ark arrives with Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.

World English Bible (WEB)

God’s ark was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.

King James Version (KJV)

And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the ark of God was taken; and Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli, were put to the sword.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el arca de Dios fué tomada, y muertos los dos hijos de Eli, Ophni y Phinees.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y el cofre de Dios fue capturado y Ofni y Finés murieron.

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