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But that day the LORD thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Just as Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines arrived to attack Israel. But the LORD spoke with a mighty voice of thunder from heaven that day, and the Philistines were thrown into such confusion that the Israelites defeated them. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel. But the LORD thundered with a mighty sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated before Israel. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines that day, and so confused them that they were overcome before Israel. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines advanced to battle Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were struck down before Israel. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were routed before Israel. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were routed before Israel. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But Yahweh thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were defeated before Israel. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines approached for the battle against Israel. Then the LORD thundered with a great voice that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated and fled before Israel. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel was offering the burnt offering as the Philistines approached to fight against Israel. The LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines that day and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel was offering the burnt offering as the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel. The LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines that day and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as Samuel was offering up the burnt-offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but Jehovah thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten down before Israel. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten down before Israel. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines came to fight against Israel. On that day the LORD thundered loudly at the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> While Samuel was offering the sacrifice, the Philistines moved forward to attack; but just then the LORD thundered from heaven against them. They became completely confused and fled in panic. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines approached to attack Israel. But that day the LORD thundered against the Philistines and threw them into panic, and they were defeated before Israel. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. <a href="/net/1_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> As Samuel was offering burnt offerings, the Philistines approached to do battle with Israel. But on that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines. He caused them to panic, and they were defeated by Israel. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day on the Philistines, and confused them; and they were struck down before Israel. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as Samuel was offering the burnt-offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel. <a href="/web/1_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines came near to battle against Israel; but Yahweh thundered with a great thunder on that day on the Philistines and confused them; and they were struck down before Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Samuel is causing the burnt-offering to go up—and the Philistines have drawn near to battle against Israel—and YHWH thunders with a great noise, on that day, on the Philistines, and troubles them, and they are struck before Israel. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Samuel is causing the burnt-offering to go up -- and the Philistines have drawn nigh to battle against Israel -- and Jehovah doth thunder with a great noise, on that day, upon the Philistines, and troubleth them, and they are smitten before Israel. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will be bringing up the burnt-offering, and Philisteim drew near to war against Israel: and Jehovah will thunder with a great voice in that day upon Philisteim and he will discomfit them; and they will be smitten before Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Samuel was offering the holocaust, the Philistines began the battle against Israel: but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and terrified them, and they were overthrown before the face of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then it happened that, while Samuel was offering the holocaust, the Philistines began the battle against Israel. But the Lord thundered with a great crash, on that day, over the Philistines, and he terrified them, and they were cut down before the face of Israel. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near for battle with Israel. That day, however, the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines, and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel; but the LORD thundered with a mighty voice that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion; and they were routed before Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines, and threw them into confusion; and they were defeated before Israel. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil was offering up the burnt offering and the Philistines approached to fight with the sons of Israel, and LORD JEHOVAH thundered with a loud voice on that day against the Philistines, and he troubled them, and they were defeated before Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And as Samuel was offering up the burnt-offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten down before Israel. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel was offering the whole-burnt-offering; and the Philistines drew near to war against Israel; and the Lord thundered with a mighty sound in that day upon the Philistines, and they were confounded and overthrown before Israel. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/7-10.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=1729" 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> …9Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. 10<a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm (Conj-w:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">As the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: nig·gə·šū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To draw near, approach. ">drew near</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">against Israel,</a> <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.">Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ma·‘ă·leh (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">sacrificing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: hā·‘ō·w·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">the burnt offering.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">But that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</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/7481.htm" title="7481: way·yar·‘êm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To thunder. A primitive root; to tumble, i.e. Be violently agitated; specifically, to crash; figuratively, to irritate.">thundered</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·wl- (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">loudly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/2000.htm" title="2000: way·hum·mêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to put in commotion; by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy.">and threw them into such confusion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5062.htm" title="5062: way·yin·nā·ḡə·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To strike, smite. A primitive root; to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict.">that they fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</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.…<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="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24</a> At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-11</a> And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. <a href="/judges/5-20.htm">Judges 5:20</a> From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14-15</a> The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Psalm 18:13-14</a> The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Psalm 29:3-4</a> The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. <a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17-18</a> The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. <a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Psalm 104:7</a> At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Isaiah 29:6</a> you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire. <a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a> And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. <a href="/isaiah/66-6.htm">Isaiah 66:6</a> Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Jeremiah 25:30-31</a> So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. / The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Ezekiel 38:19-22</a> In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. / And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. ... <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. <a href="/mark/13-26.htm">Mark 13:26-27</a> At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. / And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day on the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.thundered<a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.<a href="/1_samuel/12-17.htm">1 Samuel 12:17</a> Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.<a href="/exodus/9-23.htm">Exodus 9:23-25</a> And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt… discomfited<a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Deuteronomy 20:3,4</a> And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; … <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10</a> And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.<a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15</a> And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/judges/8-12.htm">Confused</a> <a href="/judges/8-12.htm">Discomfited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">Routed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-19.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-19.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/judges/5-22.htm">Thundered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">Confused</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">Discomfited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Routed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-4.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-17.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Thundered</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>As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often engaging in battles to assert dominance. This phrase sets the scene for a confrontation, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The Philistines were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry, including iron chariots, which made them formidable opponents. This context underscores the tension and danger Israel faced.Samuel was offering up the burnt offering Samuel, serving as both prophet and judge, was performing a priestly duty by offering a burnt offering. This act signifies intercession and dedication to God, seeking divine favor and intervention. The burnt offering was a common practice in Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and complete surrender to God. Samuel's role here emphasizes his spiritual leadership and the importance of seeking God's guidance in times of crisis.But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines The LORD's intervention is depicted through a natural phenomenon, thunder, which in the ancient Near Eastern context often symbolized divine power and presence. This act of God demonstrates His sovereignty and ability to protect His people. Thunder as a divine weapon is also seen in other biblical accounts, such as in the battle against the Canaanites led by Joshua. This event reinforces the belief in God's active role in the affairs of Israel.and threw them into such confusion The confusion among the Philistines can be seen as a divine tactic to disrupt their military strategy. This mirrors other biblical instances where God confounds the enemies of Israel, such as the confusion at the Tower of Babel or the panic among the Midianites in the time of Gideon. It highlights the theme of God fighting for Israel, often turning the tide of battle through supernatural means.that they fled before Israel The result of God's intervention is the retreat of the Philistines, showcasing a reversal of fortunes. Despite their military strength, the Philistines are unable to withstand the power of God working on behalf of Israel. This outcome serves as a testament to the effectiveness of divine intervention and the importance of faith and obedience to God. It also foreshadows future victories where God delivers Israel from their enemies, pointing to the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel was instrumental in leading the Israelites back to God. In this passage, he is offering a burnt offering to the LORD, signifying Israel's repentance and dedication to God. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, the Philistines were a powerful and aggressive people. They often oppressed the Israelites, and their approach in this passage represents a significant threat. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, Israel is in a state of repentance and renewal under Samuel's leadership. Their victory over the Philistines in this passage is a direct result of their return to God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who intervenes supernaturally by thundering against the Philistines, causing confusion and ensuring Israel's victory. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> The location where Samuel gathered the Israelites for prayer and repentance. It becomes a place of divine intervention and victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> God is actively involved in the lives of His people. Just as He intervened for Israel, He is present in our struggles, ready to act on our behalf when we turn to Him. <a href="/topical/p/power_of_prayer_and_repentance.htm">Power of Prayer and Repentance</a> Samuel's offering and the Israelites' repentance were key to their victory. Our prayers and genuine repentance can lead to divine breakthroughs in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a> The LORD's ability to confuse and defeat the Philistines demonstrates His sovereignty over all circumstances. We can trust Him to fight our battles. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Israel's faith, demonstrated through their gathering and repentance, was met with God's faithfulness. Our faith should lead us to action, trusting God for the outcome. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> Samuel's leadership and the unity of Israel at Mizpah were crucial. Strong, godly leadership and community are vital for spiritual victories.<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/how_did_thunder_aid_victory_in_1_sam_7_10.htm">How can the thunder in 1 Samuel 7:10 be scientifically explained as a decisive factor in a military victory? </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/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 10, 11. - As Samuel was offering, etc. We have here a detailed and lively description of the whole event. The lamb is still burning upon the altar, and Samuel still kneeling before it, when the Philistine hosts appear upon the lofty plateau just below the hill of Mizpah, and marshal themselves for battle. It seemed as if Israel's case were hopeless, and many a heart, no doubt, was bravely straggling against its fears, and scarcely could keep them down. But as the enemy drew near the electric cloud formed in the heavens, and Jehovah thundered with a great voice (so the Hebrew) on that day upon the Philistines. Alarmed at so unusual a phenomenon, the Philistines hesitate in their advance, and Samuel, seeing their consternation, gives the signal for the charge, and Israel, inspirited by the voice of Jehovah, rushes down the hill upon the foe. Full of enthusiasm, they forget the poorness of their weapons, and the weight of their impetuous rush breaks through the opposing line. And now a panic seizes the Philistines; they attempt no further resistance, but flee in dismay from the pursuing Israelites. Their course would lead them down a huge valley 1000 feet deep, at the bottom of which was a torrent rushing over a rocky bed; nor was their flight stayed until they came under Beth-car. Of this place we know nothing, but probably it was a fastness where the Philistines could protect themselves from further attack. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As the Philistines וּפְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים (ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia drew near נִגְּשׁ֔וּ (nig·gə·šū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war against Israel, בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל֙ (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 was וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be sacrificing מַעֲלֶ֣ה (ma·‘ă·leh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively the burnt offering. הָעוֹלָ֔ה (hā·‘ō·w·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering But that הַה֤וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֨וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day the LORD יְהוָ֣ה ׀ (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 thundered וַיַּרְעֵ֣ם (way·yar·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7481.htm">Strong's 7481: </a> To tumble, be violently agitated, to crash, to irritate loudly בְּקוֹל־ (bə·qō·wl-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּים֙ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and threw them into such confusion וַיְהֻמֵּ֔ם (way·hum·mêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2000.htm">Strong's 2000: </a> To make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit that they fled וַיִּנָּגְפ֖וּ (way·yin·nā·ḡə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 7:10 As Samuel was offering up the burnt (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:11" /></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>