Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Eli heard the outcry and asked, “What is the meaning of this uproar?” The man hurried over to Eli, New Living Translation “What is all the noise about?” Eli asked. The messenger rushed over to Eli, English Standard Version When Eli heard the sound of the outcry, he said, “What is this uproar?” Then the man hurried and came and told Eli. Berean Standard Bible Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. King James Bible And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli. New King James Version When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he said, “What does the sound of this tumult mean?” And the man came quickly and told Eli. New American Standard Bible When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he said, “What does the noise of this commotion mean?” Then the man came hurriedly and told Eli. NASB 1995 When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he said, “What does the noise of this commotion mean?” Then the man came hurriedly and told Eli. NASB 1977 When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he said, “What does the noise of this commotion mean?” Then the man came hurriedly and told Eli. Legacy Standard Bible Then Eli heard the noise of the outcry, and he said, “What does the noise of this commotion mean?” So the man came hurriedly and told Eli. Amplified Bible When Eli heard the noise of the outcry, he asked, “What is the noise of this uproar?” And the man came hurriedly and told Eli. Christian Standard Bible Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion? ” The man quickly came and reported to Eli. Holman Christian Standard Bible Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” The man quickly came and reported to Eli. American Standard Version And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man hasted, and came and told Eli. English Revised Version And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man hasted and came and told Eli. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hearing the cry, Eli asked, "What is this commotion?" So the man went quickly to tell Eli the news. Good News Translation Eli heard the noise and asked, "What is all this noise about?" The man hurried to Eli to tell him the news. ( International Standard Version Eli heard the sound of the cry and asked, "What is the meaning of this commotion?" Then the man quickly came and told Eli. Majority Standard Bible Eli heard the outcry and asked, ?Why this commotion?? So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. NET Bible When Eli heard the outcry, he said, "What is this commotion?" The man quickly came and told Eli. New Heart English Bible When Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, "What does the noise of this tumult mean?" The man hurried, and came and told Eli. Webster's Bible Translation And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli. World English Bible When Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, “What does the noise of this tumult mean?” The man hurried, and came and told Eli. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Eli hears the noise of the cry and says, “What [is] the noise of this tumult?” And the man hurried, and comes in, and tells Eli. Young's Literal Translation And Eli heareth the noise of the cry, and saith, 'What -- the noise of this tumult!' And the man hasted, and cometh in, and declareth to Eli. Smith's Literal Translation And Eli will hear the voice of the cry, and will say, What the voice of this noise? And the man hastened, and he will go in and announce to Eli. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Heli heard the noise of the cry, and he said: What meaneth the noise of this uproar? But he made haste, and came, and told Heli. Catholic Public Domain Version And Eli heard the sound of the outcry, and he said, “What is this sound, this tumult?” And the man hurried, and he went and announced it to Eli. New American Bible When Eli heard the uproar, he wondered why there was such commotion. Just then the man rushed up to inform him. New Revised Standard Version When Eli heard the sound of the outcry, he said, “What is this uproar?” Then the man came quickly and told Eli. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Eli heard the noise of crying, he said, What is this noise of tumult? And the man came in hastily and told Eli. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Eli heard the sound of the wailing and he said: “What is this sound of tumult?” And the man hurried and came and he told Eli OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said: 'What meaneth the noise of this tumult?' And the man made haste, and came and told Eli. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Heli heard the sound of the cry, and said, What is the voice of this cry? and the men hasted and went in, and reported to Heli. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Eli…13When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out. 14Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. 15Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.… Cross References 1 Samuel 3:11-14 Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle. / On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his house, from beginning to end. / I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. ... 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. / Why then do you kick at My sacrifice and offering that I have prescribed for My dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than Me by fattening yourselves with the best of all the offerings of My people Israel.’ ... 1 Samuel 7:12-14 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” / So the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped invading the territory of Israel. And the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel. / The cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites. 1 Samuel 2:12-17 Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD / or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. ... 1 Samuel 2:22-25 Now Eli was very old, and he heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / “Why are you doing these things?” Eli said to his sons. “I hear about your wicked deeds from all these people. / No, my sons; it is not a good report I hear circulating among the LORD’s people. ... 1 Samuel 2:30-31 Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. / Behold, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father’s house, so that no one in it will reach old age. 1 Samuel 3:18 So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.” 1 Samuel 8:1-3 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. 1 Kings 2:27 So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli. Psalm 78:60-64 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. / He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage. ... 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. 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. Ezekiel 9:5-6 And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! / Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. Hosea 4:6-9 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. / The more they multiplied, the more they sinned against Me; they exchanged their Glory for a thing of disgrace. / They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity. ... Matthew 24:2 “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Treasury of Scripture And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What means the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli. What meaneth 1 Samuel 4:6 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. Jump to Previous Commotion Cries Cry Crying Declareth Eli Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Heard Heareth Hearing Hurried Hurriedly Mean Meaneth Meaning Means News Noise Outcry Quickly Reason Sound Tumult UproarJump to Next Commotion Cries Cry Crying Declareth Eli Haste Hasted Hastened Hastily Heard Heareth Hearing Hurried Hurriedly Mean Meaneth Meaning Means News Noise Outcry Quickly Reason Sound Tumult Uproar1 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 Eli heard the outcry Eli, the high priest and judge of Israel, was advanced in age and had diminished eyesight, which is significant in understanding his reliance on auditory cues. The outcry he heard was likely from the people of Shiloh, reacting to the devastating news of the Ark of the Covenant being captured by the Philistines. This event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as the Ark symbolized God's presence and favor. The outcry reflects the collective despair and fear of the Israelites, who understood the spiritual and national implications of losing the Ark. and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. Persons / Places / Events 1. EliThe high priest of Israel at the time, Eli was an elderly leader who had judged Israel for 40 years. He was known for his failure to restrain his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who were corrupt priests. 2. The Outcry This refers to the loud lamentation and distress of the people of Israel upon hearing the news of the defeat by the Philistines and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant. 3. The Man A Benjamite who escaped from the battlefield to bring the news of Israel's defeat, the death of Eli's sons, and the capture of the Ark to Shiloh. 4. Shiloh The religious center of Israel at the time, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept and where Eli served as priest. 5. The Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, they were a powerful sea people who often clashed with the Israelites during this period. Teaching Points The Consequences of Spiritual NeglectEli's failure to discipline his sons led to national disaster. Spiritual leaders and parents must take their responsibilities seriously to guide and correct those under their care. The Importance of the Ark The Ark of the Covenant symbolized God's presence with Israel. Its capture signified a severe spiritual and national crisis, reminding us of the importance of God's presence in our lives. Hearing and Responding to God's Warnings Eli had been warned about the consequences of his inaction. We must be attentive to God's warnings in our lives and respond with repentance and obedience. The Role of Lament in Scripture The outcry of the people reflects the biblical theme of lament. It is appropriate to express grief and seek God in times of distress, trusting in His sovereignty and justice.(14) What meaneth the noise?--The blind old man, we must suppose, was seated on his chair of state, surrounded by priests and Levites, who were in attendance on him as high priest and judge. As the runner drew near, and the torn dress and the dust sprinkled on his head--the symbols of disaster--became visible, the wail of woe would soon run through the place. The cry of sorrow was the first intimation to the blind Eli: he was soon to hear the details. His question was probably, in the first place, addressed to the little court standing by his throne. The narrative is so vivid we seem to hear the sound of the cries of grief and terror which Eli heard, and to see the scene of dismay and confusion which those sightless eyes were prevented from looking on.Verse 14. - And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he asked the meaning of this tumult. The word signifies any confused noise, as the splashing of rain (1 Kings 18:41), but especially the din made by a multitude of people (Job 39:7). It exactly expresses here the Babel of voices, all asking news at once, which at the coming of the messenger surged around the high priest's throne. He demands the reason, and the uproar is quelled, while "the man hasted, and came and told Eli." Not came in, for Eli was without on the wayside, but simply came to Eli, being summoned thither by one of the Levites in attendance. Eli, as the chief ruler, was, of course, the person whom he sought, and immediately that he knew where he was, he hasted to him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eliעֵלִי֙ (‘ê·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5941: Eli -- a priest at Shiloh heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the outcry ק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound and asked, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Why מֶ֛ה (meh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that commotion?” הֶהָמ֖וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth So the man וְהָאִ֣ישׁ (wə·hā·’îš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person hurried over מִהַ֔ר (mi·har) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly and reported וַיַּגֵּ֥ד (way·yag·gêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to Eli. לְעֵלִֽי׃ (lə·‘ê·lî) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5941: Eli -- a priest at Shiloh Links 1 Samuel 4:14 NIV1 Samuel 4:14 NLT 1 Samuel 4:14 ESV 1 Samuel 4:14 NASB 1 Samuel 4:14 KJV 1 Samuel 4:14 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 4:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 4:14 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 4:14 French Bible 1 Samuel 4:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 4:14 When Eli heard the noise (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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