1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 4

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KJV - 1 Samuel 4:2
And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.
The Philistines lined up to fight Israel. When they started fighting, Israel lost and was defeated by the Philistines. The Philistines killed around 4,000 soldiers in this battle.
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