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Where did Israel camp and where did the Philistines set up camp in the days of Eli?
Where did Israel camp and where did the Philistines set up camp in the days of Eli?
- Megiddo and Gilboa
- Ebenezer and Aphek (correct)
- Gath and Azekah
- Gilgal and Bethel
How many Israelites were lost in the first battle against the Philistines in the days of Eli?
How many Israelites were lost in the first battle against the Philistines in the days of Eli?
- 12,000
- 4,000 (correct)
- 2,000
- 5,000
What solution did the elders of Israel at Ebenezer propose so they wouldn't lose their second battle against the Philistines?
What solution did the elders of Israel at Ebenezer propose so they wouldn't lose their second battle against the Philistines?
- To bring the ark of the covenant down from Shiloh (correct)
- To pray to the Lord for a hailstorm
- To send out spies to spy out the Philistine city
- To set an ambush around the south side of Aphek
Where was God enthroned in the days of Eli?
Where was God enthroned in the days of Eli?
Who came with the ark when it was brought from Shiloh to fight the Philistines?
Who came with the ark when it was brought from Shiloh to fight the Philistines?
When the ark of the Lord entered the Israelite camp, what did the Israelites do?
When the ark of the Lord entered the Israelite camp, what did the Israelites do?
How did the Philistines respond when they discovered that the Israelites had the ark in their camp?
How did the Philistines respond when they discovered that the Israelites had the ark in their camp?
How did the Philistines describe the God of Israel after the ark was brought from Shiloh?
How did the Philistines describe the God of Israel after the ark was brought from Shiloh?
How did the Philistines respond to the ark from Shiloh coming into the Israelite camp?
How did the Philistines respond to the ark from Shiloh coming into the Israelite camp?
How many foot soldiers did the Israelites lose in the battle where the ark was with them?
How many foot soldiers did the Israelites lose in the battle where the ark was with them?
When the ark was captured by the Philistines who died?
When the ark was captured by the Philistines who died?
After the ark was captured by the Philistines, who ran to tell Eli what had happened?
After the ark was captured by the Philistines, who ran to tell Eli what had happened?
Why was Eli sitting on his chair by the side of the road?
Why was Eli sitting on his chair by the side of the road?
How old was Eli when he was told about the outcome of the battle against the Philistines?
How old was Eli when he was told about the outcome of the battle against the Philistines?
The Benjamite announced to Eli all of the following after the battle with the Philistines EXCEPT:
The Benjamite announced to Eli all of the following after the battle with the Philistines EXCEPT:
How did Eli react to the news from the Benjamite?
How did Eli react to the news from the Benjamite?
How did Eli die?
How did Eli die?
Study Notes
Israel's Conflict with the Philistines
- Israel camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek.
- In the first battle, 4,000 Israelite soldiers were defeated.
Elders' Strategy
- To secure victory in the second battle, Israel's elders decided to bring the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh, believing it would ensure God's presence.
The Ark of the Covenant
- God is symbolically enthroned between the cherubim on the Ark.
- Hophni and Phineas, sons of Eli, accompanied the Ark to the battlefield.
Israelite Reaction
- Upon the Ark's arrival, the Israelites shouted joyfully, causing the ground to shake.
Philistine Response
- Initially, upon realizing the Ark was present, the Philistines experienced fear, recalling the God of Israel’s previous acts against Egypt.
- Despite fear, Philistine leaders urged their troops to be strong and fight to avoid subjection to the Hebrews.
Battle Outcomes
- The battle resulted in a staggering loss of 30,000 Israelite foot soldiers, despite having the Ark with them.
- Hophni and Phineas were killed during the conflict, and the Ark was captured by the Philistines.
Eli's Reaction
- A Benjamite brought the news of the battle's outcome to Eli, who was waiting by the roadside out of concern for the Ark.
- Eli was 98 years old when he received the news and feared for the Ark’s fate.
Eli's Demise
- Upon learning of the Ark's capture and his sons' deaths, Eli fell backwards from his chair and died, suffering a broken neck.
Additional Context
- The Benjamite relayed key information, confirming the defeat of Israel and the losses incurred, but mistakenly stated Israel lost 30,000 men when that number specifically referred to the foot soldiers lost in that battle.
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Test your knowledge on 1 Samuel Chapter 4 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. This quiz covers key events and characters as Israel battles the Philistines during the reign of Eli. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this biblical narrative.
