World English Bible
1 Samuel 2:4
“The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 2
2
There is no one as holy as Yahweh, For there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.
3
Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
4
The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.
5
Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry have ceased [to hunger]. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.
6
Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.
About 1 Samuel
The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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