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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? They understood that the ark of Yahweh was come into the camp.

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Ritual Without Relationship

Matthew Henry highlights a profound spiritual error: the Israelites treated the Ark of the Covenant like a magical object to compel God's help. They focused on an outward religious symbol while ignoring the unconfessed sin in their camp. This serves as a timeless warning against relying on religious rituals or objects for salvation while the heart remains far from God.

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1 Samuel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 4:6

18th Century

Theologian

Of the Hebrews - This was the name by which the Israelites were known to foreign nations (Exodus 2:6).

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 4:6

17th Century

Pastor

And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout
For it being so loud as to make the earth ring, it was heard i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 4:1–9

17th Century

Minister

Israel is struck down before the Philistines. Sin, the accursed thing, was in the camp and gave their enemies all the advantage they could desire. …

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