Verse 3

When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel said, 'Why has the Lord allowed us to be defeated today by the Philistines? Let us fetch the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh so it can come among us and deliver us from the power of our enemies.'

Other Translations

  • GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: «Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått av filistrene i dag? La oss sende bud etter Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo, så den kan være med oss og redde oss fra våre fiender.»

  • Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått i dag av filisterne? La oss hente Herrens pakts ark fra Sjilo, så den kan være blant oss og redde oss fra våre fienders hånd.

  • Norsk King James

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren slått oss i dag foran filisterne? La oss hente pakten med Herren fra Shilo til oss, så den kan redde oss fra våre fienders hender når den kommer.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: «Hvorfor lot Herren oss tape i dag mot filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Sjilo, så den kan være blant oss og redde oss fra våre fiender.»

  • Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, spurte Israels eldste: «Hvorfor lot Herren oss bli beseiret i dag av filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo, så den kan være med oss og redde oss fra våre fiender.»

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått i dag av filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Sjilo, så den kan komme blant oss og frelse oss fra våre fiender.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    Da folket kom inn til leiren, sa Israels eldste: «Hvorfor har Herren straffet oss i dag for filisternes skyld? La oss hente paktens ark til Herren fra Shiloh til oss, så den, når den kommer inn blant oss, kan frelse oss fra våre fienders makt.»

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått i dag av filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Sjilo, så den kan komme blant oss og frelse oss fra våre fiender.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: «Hvorfor har Herren slått oss i dag foran filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Sjilo så den kan være med oss og redde oss fra våre fiender.»

  • GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, spurte Israels eldste: «Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått foran filisterne i dag? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Silo, slik at den kan være med oss og redde oss fra våre fienders makt.»

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    Og der Folket kom (igjen) i Leiren, da sagde Israels Ældste: Hvorfor har Herren slaget os idag for Philisternes Ansigt? lader os tage til os fra Silo Herrens Pagtes Ark, og lader den komme midt iblandt os, saa skal den frelse os af vore Fjenders Haand.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått av filisterne i dag? La oss hente Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo til oss, så den kan redde oss fra våre fienders hånd.

  • KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

    And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Why has the LORD defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh to us, that when it comes among us, it may save us from the hand of our enemies.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: Hvorfor har Herren latt oss bli slått i dag av filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo til oss, så den kan være med oss og frelse oss fra våre fienders hånd.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    Folk kom tilbake til leiren, og Israels eldste sa: 'Hvorfor har Herren slått oss i dag foran filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo, så den kan være midt iblant oss og redde oss fra fiendenes hånd.'

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    Da folket kom tilbake til leiren, sa Israels eldste: "Hvorfor har Herren slått oss i dag foran filisterne? La oss hente Herrens paktsark fra Sjilo, slik at den kan komme blant oss og redde oss fra fiendens hånd."

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Da folket kom tilbake til sine leirer, sa Israels ledere: Hvorfor har Herren latt filistrene beseire oss i dag? La oss hente Herrens paktkiste fra Sjilo, så den kan være med oss og frelse oss fra våre fiender.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And whan the people came in to the hoost, the Elders of Israel sayde: Wherfore hath the LORDE caused vs to be smytten this daie before the Philistynes? Let vs take vnto vs the Arke of the LORDES couenaunt from Silo, & let it come amoge vs, that it maye helpe vs from the hande of oure enemies.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So when the people were come into the campe, the Elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the Lorde smitten vs this day before ye Philistims? let vs bring the Arke of the couenant of the Lord out of Shiloh vnto vs, that when it commeth among vs, it may saue vs out of the hande of our enemies.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when the people were come into their tentes, the elders of Israel sayde: Wherfore hath the Lorde caste vs downe this day before the Philistines? let vs fetch the arke of the appoyntmet of the Lorde out of Silo vnto vs, that when it cometh among vs, it may saue vs out of the hand of our enemies.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Why has Yahweh struck us today before the Philistines? Let us get the ark of the covenant of Yahweh out of Shiloh to us, that it may come among us, and save us out of the hand of our enemies.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the people cometh in unto the camp, and the elders of Israel say, `Why hath Jehovah smitten us to-day before the Philistines? we take unto us from Shiloh the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and it cometh into our midst, and He doth save us out of the hand of our enemies.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath Jehovah smitten us to-day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of Shiloh unto us, that it may come among us, and save us out of the hand of our enemies.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And when the people came back to their tents, the responsible men of Israel said, Why has the Lord let the Philistines overcome us today? Let us get the ark of the Lord's agreement here from Shiloh, so that it may be with us and give us salvation from the hands of those who are against us.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, "Why has Yahweh struck us today before the Philistines? Let us get the ark of the covenant of Yahweh out of Shiloh to us, that it may come among us, and save us out of the hand of our enemies."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When the army came back to the camp, the elders of Israel said,“Why did the LORD let us be defeated today by the Philistines? Let’s take with us the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh. When it is with us, it will save us from the hand of our enemies.”

Referenced Verses

  • Num 10:33 : 33 So they set out from the mountain of the LORD and traveled for three days. During those three days, the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD went ahead of them to search out a resting place for them.
  • Num 10:35 : 35 Whenever the Ark set out, Moses would say, "Arise, LORD! Let your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate you flee before you."
  • Num 31:6 : 6 Moses sent them into battle, a thousand from each tribe, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took the holy vessels and the trumpets for sounding the alarm in his hand.
  • Deut 29:24 : 24 And they will answer, 'It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their ancestors, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.
  • Deut 31:26 : 26 'Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God. There it will remain as a witness against you.
  • Josh 4:7 : 7 you shall tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD when it crossed the Jordan. The waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the Israelites forever.’”
  • Josh 6:4-5 : 4 Have seven priests carry seven ram’s horn trumpets in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, and the priests are to blow the trumpets. 5 When you hear the sound of a long blast from the ram’s horn, have all the people give a loud shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse, and the people will go up—each straight ahead.
  • Josh 7:7 : 7 Joshua said, "Alas, Sovereign Lord, why did you bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan!
  • 1 Sam 14:18 : 18 Saul said to Ahijah, 'Bring the ark of God here.' (At that time it was with the Israelites.)
  • 2 Sam 15:25 : 25 Then the king said to Zadok, 'Take the Ark of God back to the city. If I find favor in the LORD’s eyes, He will bring me back and let me see it and its dwelling place again.'
  • 1 Chr 17:1 : 1 When David was living in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am dwelling in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent."
  • Ps 74:1 : 1 A contemplation of Asaph. O God, why have You rejected us forever? Why does Your anger burn against the sheep of Your pasture?
  • Ps 74:11 : 11 Why do You hold back Your hand, even Your right hand? Take it from Your bosom and destroy them!
  • Isa 1:11-15 : 11 "What is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?" says the LORD. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed animals; I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats. 12 When you come to appear before Me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of My courts? 13 Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies—I cannot endure iniquity combined with solemn assembly. 14 Your New Moons and appointed festivals My soul hates. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you. Even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood.
  • Isa 50:1 : 1 This is what the LORD says: Where is the certificate of divorce for your mother, whom I sent away? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Behold, because of your sins, you were sold, and because of your transgressions, your mother was sent away.
  • Isa 58:3 : 3 'Why have we fasted,' they say, 'and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?' Yet on the day of your fasting, you pursue your own desires and oppress all your workers.
  • Jer 3:16 : 16 And when you have multiplied and increased in the land in those days,' declares the LORD, 'people will no longer say, “The ark of the covenant of the LORD.” It will not come to mind or be remembered, nor will it be missed or made again.
  • Jer 7:4 : 4 Do not trust deceitful words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’
  • Jer 7:8-9 : 8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless. 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, 10 and then come and stand before me in this house, which bears my name, and say, ‘We are safe,’ only to go on doing all these detestable things? 11 Has this house, which bears my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it,’ declares the LORD. 12 Now go to my place in Shiloh, where I first caused my name to dwell. See what I did to it because of the wickedness of my people Israel. 13 Now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and though I spoke to you persistently, you did not listen, and though I called you, you did not answer, 14 So I will do to the house that bears my name, in which you trust, and to the place I gave to you and your ancestors, just as I did to Shiloh. 15 And I will cast you out of my presence, just as I cast out all your brothers, the entire offspring of Ephraim.
  • Amos 5:21-22 : 21 I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no pleasure in your solemn assemblies. 22 Even if you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; I will not regard your fattened peace offerings.
  • Matt 3:9-9 : 9 And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones. 10 Even now the axe is laid at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
  • Matt 23:25-28 : 25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish, so that the outside may also become clean. 27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside but inside are full of the bones of the dead and all impurity. 28 So too, on the outside you appear righteous to people, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
  • Rom 2:28-29 : 28 For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29 But a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a person’s praise is not from people, but from God.
  • 1 Cor 10:1-5 : 1 Brothers, I do not want you to be unaware that all our ancestors were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food. 4 They all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. 5 But God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.
  • 2 Tim 3:5 : 5 They will have a form of godliness but deny its power. Stay away from such people.
  • Heb 9:4 : 4 It had the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered with gold on all sides. Inside the ark were a golden jar containing the manna, Aaron's staff that had budded, and the tablets of the covenant.
  • 1 Pet 3:21 : 21 This water symbolizes baptism, which now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Jude 1:5 : 5 Now I want to remind you, although you already know all this, that the Lord, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, later destroyed those who did not believe.