Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 4:21
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1 Samuel4:21
21 And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel (because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law, and her husband.)
i. e. The glorious Type and assurance of Gods presence, the Ark, which is oft called Gods Glory, as Psal. 26. 8. and 78. 61. Isa. 64. 11. and which was the great safeguard and Ornament of Israel, which they could glory in above all other Nations.
Marginal references: That is, Where is the glory?; Or, There is no glory.; Chap. 14 3.
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