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He named it Ebenezer, saying, &#8220Thus far the LORD has helped us.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the LORD has helped us!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, “Till now the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone and placed it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, “So far the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, &#8220Thus far the LORD has helped us.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and he named it Ebenezer. And he said, “Thus far Yahweh has helped us.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and he named it Ebenezer (stone of help), saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it upright between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, explaining, “The LORD has helped us to this point.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it upright between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, explaining, &#8220The LORD has helped us to this point.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath Jehovah helped us. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Samuel took a rock and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer [Rock of Help] and said, "Until now the LORD has helped us." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Samuel took a stone, set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and said, "The LORD has helped us all the way"--and he named it "Stone of Help." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone, placed it between Mizpah and Shen and named it Ebenezer. He said, "The LORD has helped us this far." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, ?Thus far the LORD has helped us.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Samuel took a stone and placed it between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, "Up to here the LORD has helped us." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Jashan, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, "The LORD helped us until now." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. <a href="/web/1_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Yahweh helped us until now.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samuel takes a stone, and sets [it] between Mizpeh and Shen, and calls its name Eben-Ezer, saying, “Until now YHWH has helped us.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel taketh a stone, and setteth it between Mizpeh and Shen, and calleth its name Eben-Ezer, saying, 'Hitherto hath Jehovah helped us.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will take one stone and set between Mizpeh and between Shen, and he will call its name the Stone of Help; and he will say, Till now Jehovah helped us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Samuel took a stone, and laid it between Masphath and Sen: and he called the place, the Stone of help. And he said: Thus far the Lord hath helped us. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Samuel took a single stone, and he placed it between Mizpah and Shen. And he called the name of this place: The Stone of Assistance. And he said, “For in this place the Lord gave assistance to us.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Samuel then took a stone and placed it between Mizpah and Jeshanah; he named it Ebenezer, explaining, “As far as this place the LORD has been our help.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Jeshanah, and named it Ebenezer; for he said, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpeh and Beth-jashan, and called its name Rock of Help, and he said, Hitherto the LORD has helped us. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil took one stone and set it between Metspaya and Bayth Yashan, and he called its name, Keepha D’Eudrana“The Rock of Help”, and he said: “Thus far LORD JEHOVAH has helped us”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying: 'Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel took a stone, and set it up between Massephath and the old city; and he called the name of it Abenezer, stone of the helper; and he said, Hitherto has the Lord helped us. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=1756" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Samuel Subdues the Philistines</a> …11Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. 12<a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Afterward, Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">a</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’e·ḇen (N-fsc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and set it up</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên- (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/4709.htm" title="4709: ham·miṣ·pāh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. Feminine of Mitspeh; Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine.">Mizpah</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8129.htm" title="8129: haš·šên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Tooth, a place near Mizpah. The same as shen; crag; Shen, a place in Palestine.">and Shen.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">He named</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·māh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/72.htm" title="72: ’e·ḇenFrom 'eben and ezer with the article inserted; stone of the help; Eben-ha-Ezer, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/72.htm" title="72: hā·‘ā·zer (N-proper-fs) -- From 'eben and ezer with the article inserted; stone of the help; Eben-ha-Ezer, a place in Palestine.">it Ebenezer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2008.htm" title="2008: hên·nāh (Adv) -- Hither. From hen; hither or thither.">“Thus</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">far</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ă·zā·rā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cp) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">has helped us.”</a> 13So the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped invading the territory of Israel. And the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/4-7.htm">Joshua 4:7</a> you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.” <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Genesis 28:18</a> Early the next morning, Jacob took the stone that he had placed under his head, and he set it up as a pillar. He poured oil on top of it, <a href="/joshua/24-26.htm">Joshua 24:26-27</a> Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD. / And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God.” <a href="/judges/15-20.htm">Judges 15:20</a> And Samson judged Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines. <a href="/isaiah/37-31.htm">Isaiah 37:31-32</a> And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2</a> Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <a href="/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8</a> Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18</a> The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. <a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1-2</a> A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Psalm 77:11-12</a> I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. / I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds. <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Psalm 105:5</a> Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a> and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a> O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness. <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a> “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Till now has the LORD helped us.took a stone<a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Genesis 28:18,19</a> And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it… <a href="/genesis/31-45.htm">Genesis 31:45-52</a> And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar… <a href="/genesis/35-14.htm">Genesis 35:14</a> And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.Eben-ezer.<a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">1 Samuel 4:1</a> And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.<a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">1 Samuel 5:1</a> And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod.<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.Hitherto<a href="/psalms/71-6.htm">Psalm 71:6,17</a> By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee… <a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">Isaiah 46:3,4</a> Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: … <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22</a> Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">Ebenezer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">Eben-Ezer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">Ebene'zer</a> <a href="/judges/12-3.htm">Help</a> <a href="/exodus/2-17.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-16.htm">Hitherto</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Jesha'nah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-18.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Ebenezer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Eben-Ezer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Ebene'zer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">Hitherto</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Jesha'nah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-33.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 7</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">They of Kiriath Jearim bring the ark to Abinadab, and sanctify Eleazar as guard</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">After twenty years,</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">the Israelites, by Samuel's means, solemnly repent at Mizpeh</a> 7. <a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">While Samuel prays and sacrifices, </a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">the Lord thwarts the Philistines by thunder at Ebenezer</a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">The Philistines are subdued</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">Samuel judges Israel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. This phrase marks a significant moment in Israel's history, where Samuel, the last judge of Israel, commemorates a divine victory. The act of setting up a stone is a common biblical practice for marking significant events or covenants (<a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Genesis 28:18</a>, <a href="/joshua/4-9.htm">Joshua 4:9</a>). Mizpah, a site of assembly and judgment, is located in the territory of Benjamin, while Shen is less clearly identified but is believed to be nearby. This geographical setting underscores the unity and centrality of the event for the tribes of Israel. The stone serves as a physical reminder of God's intervention and faithfulness, a practice that reinforces collective memory and identity.He named it Ebenezer, The name "Ebenezer" means "stone of help" in Hebrew. This naming is significant as it encapsulates the essence of the event—God's assistance in Israel's victory over the Philistines. Naming places or objects to commemorate divine acts is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting the importance of remembering God's deeds (<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a>, <a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a>). The name Ebenezer also connects back to <a href="/1_samuel/4.htm">1 Samuel 4:1</a>, where Israel suffered defeat at the hands of the Philistines, highlighting a narrative of redemption and divine faithfulness.saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” This declaration acknowledges God's providence and protection up to that point. It is a statement of faith and gratitude, recognizing that Israel's successes are due to divine intervention rather than human effort. The phrase "thus far" implies ongoing reliance on God, suggesting that past help is a guarantee of future assistance. This sentiment is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8</a> and <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, which emphasize God's continual support. Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God is the protector and provider. It also foreshadows the ultimate help and salvation found in Jesus Christ, who is the cornerstone of faith (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a leader who played a crucial role in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ebenezer.htm">Ebenezer</a> A stone set up by Samuel as a memorial to commemorate the divine assistance provided by God to the Israelites. The name "Ebenezer" means "stone of help" in Hebrew. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> A significant location in Israel's history, often serving as a gathering place for the Israelites. It was here that Samuel called the people to repentance and where they experienced God's deliverance from the Philistines. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shen.htm">Shen</a> A location mentioned in the context of the setting up of the Ebenezer stone, marking the geographical boundary of God's help. 5. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, whose defeat at this time was a significant turning point for the Israelites, symbolizing God's intervention and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_help.htm">Acknowledging God's Help</a> Just as Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone, we should regularly acknowledge and remember the ways God has helped us in our lives. This can be done through journaling, sharing testimonies, or setting up personal reminders of God's faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a> Setting up memorials or markers in our spiritual journey helps us to remember God's past faithfulness, which strengthens our faith for future challenges. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_deliverance.htm">Repentance and Deliverance</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7</a> shows that Israel's repentance led to God's deliverance. This teaches us the importance of turning back to God and seeking His help in times of trouble. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> Samuel's leadership and the collective gathering at Mizpah highlight the importance of community and godly leadership in seeking and experiencing God's help. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> The phrase "Thus far the LORD has helped us" reminds us that God's faithfulness is ongoing. We can trust Him to continue to help us in the future as He has in the past.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 7</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_samuel's_leadership.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence confirming Samuel's leadership or the transition he describes in 1 Samuel 12?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_ebenezer_mean.htm">What does Ebenezer mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_samuel_7's_victory_an_anomaly.htm">Does the absence of extra-biblical records for this victory in 1 Samuel 7 indicate a historical or archaeological anomaly? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_stones_of_remembrance.htm">What are Stones of Remembrance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Between Mizpeh and Shen.--The situation of Ha-Shen, "The Tooth," has not yet been identified. It probably denotes a peak or crag, a prominent rock formation, so named, like the modern French dent--a favourite name for a peak in some districts of the Alps and Pyrenees: e.g., Dent du Midi.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Then Samuel took a stone, and... called the name of it Eben-ezer. We saw on ch. 4. I that the place where Israel then suffered defeat, but which now received a more happy name, was an open plain, over which the people now chased their then victorious enemies. Here, then, Samuel set up a memorial, according to Jewish custom, and called its name Help stone. In giving his reason for it, hitherto hath Jehovah helped us, there is a plain indication of the need of further assistance. There was a long struggle before them, and Jehovah, who had aided them so mightily at its beginning, would also help them unto the end. The memorial stood halfway between Mizpeh and Shen, both which names have the article in Hebrew, because one signifies the watchtower, the other the tooth. It was a steep, pointed rock, but is not mentioned elsewhere. Dent, the French for tooth, is a common name for mountains in the Alps and Pyrenees. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Afterward, Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a אַחַ֗ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first stone אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone and set [it] up וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set between בֵּֽין־ (bên-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between Mizpah הַמִּצְפָּה֙ (ham·miṣ·pāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4709.htm">Strong's 4709: </a> Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel and Shen. הַשֵּׁ֔ן (haš·šên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8129.htm">Strong's 8129: </a> Shen -- 'tooth', a place near Mizpah He named וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read it Ebenezer, הָעָ֑זֶר (hā·‘ā·zer) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_72.htm">Strong's 72: </a> Ebenezer -- 'stone of the help', a place of uncertain location, also a commemorative stone saying, וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Thus הֵ֖נָּה (hên·nāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> Hither, thither far עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has helped us.” עֲזָרָ֥נוּ (‘ă·zā·rā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 7:12 Then Samuel took a stone and set (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>