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Ichabod
Born as his family died and the Ark was captured; his name means 'the glory has departed'.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 3
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Origin & birthplace
Family & lineage
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
1 Samuel 4:21
Name & titles
ScholarlyThe name Ichabod (Hebrew I-kabod) is explained within the text itself as meaning 'no glory' or 'the glory has departed', built from the negative particle plus kabod, 'glory'; it was given at his birth in reaction to the capture of the ark and the deaths of Eli and Phinehas.
Hebrew etymology of I-kabod (particle 'i- + kabod 'glory'); the naming is glossed in the verse itself, a rare in-text folk etymology.