1 Samuel 4:18
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King James Version (modern wording)
And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.
1 Samuel 4:18 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that Eli fell from off his seat backward by the side of the gate; and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.
1 Samuel 4:18 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years.
1 Samuel 4:18 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 4:18 say?
1 Samuel 4:18 in modern King James wording reads: "And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years."
Where is 1 Samuel 4:18 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 4:18 is verse 18 of chapter 4 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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