4 And Samuel's word came to all Israel. The Philistines Capture the Ark. Now the Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines.

5 When the ark of the Lord's covenant came into the camp, all Israel raised such a great shout that the ground shook. 6 Hearing the uproar, the Philistines ...

The Israelites were convinced that the presence of the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts (1 Samuel 4:4) would give them the victory over the Philistines.

New International Version When the ark of the LORD's covenant came into the camp, all Israel raised such a great shout that the ground shook.

1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped atEbenezer, and the Philistines encamped ...

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.

5 When all the Israelites saw the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD coming into the camp, their shout of joy was so loud it made the ground shake!

After a fierce struggle Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the battlefield.

As soon as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded.

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.