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1 Samuel 4:2
ESV The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the field of battle.
NIV The Philistines deployed their forces to meet Israel, and as the battle spread, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand of them on the battlefield.
NASB Then the Philistines drew up in battle formation to meet Israel. When the battle spread, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the battlefield.
CSB The Philistines lined up in battle formation against Israel, and as the battle intensified, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who struck down about four thousand men on the battlefield.
NLT The Philistines attacked and defeated the army of Israel, killing 4,000 men.
KJV And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.

What does 1 Samuel 4:2 mean?

The stage is set for battle. The Philistines seem intent on expand their control over northern territories. Their army is camped at Aphek. To oppose them and to keep the Philistines from moving farther into their own population in the hill country of Ephraim, the Israelite army has encamped about two miles away at a place called Ebenezer.

The Philistines draw up their battle lines, meaning that they spread out their army and take their positions along a pre-specified line before all attacking the Israelites together. The first battle does not end the conflict, but the Philistines dominate the Israelites, killing many men.
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