1 Samuel 2:4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

King James Version

In Context

3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

5They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Isaiah 10:4Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Jeremiah 37:10For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.

2 Corinthians 4:9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 2:2-11

Hannah's Song. ( b. c. 1137.) 1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord , mine horn is exalted in the Lord : my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2 There is none holy as the Lord : for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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