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When the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the Philistine rulers heard that Israel had gathered at Mizpah, they mobilized their army and advanced. The Israelites were badly frightened when they learned that the Philistines were approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard <i>it</i>, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel had gathered together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard <i>of it,</i> they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the governors of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the sons of Israel heard <i>about it,</i> they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the sons of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the sons of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered to Mizpah. And the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. Then the sons of Israel heard it and were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the lords (governors) of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the Israelites heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the Philistine rulers found out about the meeting at Mizpah, they sent an army there to attack the people of Israel. The Israelites were afraid when they heard that the Philistines were coming. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the Philistine rulers came to attack Israel. The Israelites heard [about the Philistine plan] and were afraid of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the five Philistine kings started out with their men to attack them. The Israelites heard about it and were afraid, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelis had gathered at Mizpah, the Philistine lords came up against Israel. When the Israelis heard this, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the leaders of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the Israelites heard about this, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were assembled at Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines hear that the sons of Israel have gathered themselves to Mizpeh; and the princes of the Philistines go up against Israel, and the sons of Israel hear, and are afraid of the presence of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Philistines hear that the sons of Israel have gathered themselves to Mizpeh; and the princes of the Philistines go up against Israel, and the sons of Israel hear, and are afraid of the presence of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Philisteim will hear that the sons of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, and the princes of Philisteim will go up against Israel And the sons of Israel will hear, and be afraid of the face of Philisteim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Masphath, and the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard this, they were afraid of the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered together at Mizpah. And the princes of the Philistines ascended against Israel. And when the sons of Israel had heard this, they were afraid before the face of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their leaders went up against Israel. Hearing this, the Israelites became afraid of the Philistines<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it they were afraid of the Philistines.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together at Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered to Metspaya, and the Tyrants of the Philistines came up against Israel, and the children of Israel heard, and they were afraid before the Philistines<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines heard that all the children of Israel were gathered together to Massephath: and the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel: and the children of Israel heard, and they feared before the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/7-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=1696" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Samuel Subdues the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">When the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6908.htm" title="6908: hiṯ·qab·bə·ṣū (V-Hitpael-Perf-3cp) -- To gather, collect. A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Collect.">had gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4709.htm" title="4709: ham·miṣ·pā·ṯāh (Art:: N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. Feminine of Mitspeh; Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine.">at Mizpah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">their</a> <a href="/hebrew/5633.htm" title="5633: sar·nê- (N-mpc) -- An axle, a peer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer.">rulers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">marched up</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">toward</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> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">And when the Israelites</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">learned of this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: way·yir·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">they feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>and said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/10-10.htm">Judges 10:10-16</a></span><br />Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.” / The LORD replied, “When the Egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines, / Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-4</a></span><br />After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10-14</a></span><br />As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. / They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us into the wilderness to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? / Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Joshua 10:6-14</a></span><br />Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” / So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. / The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Psalm 18:3-6</a></span><br />I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. / The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. / The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm">Psalm 107:6</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Mark 13:33</a></span><br />Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a></span><br />So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.</p><p class="hdg">afraid</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">1 Samuel 13:6</a></b></br> When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">1 Samuel 17:11</a></b></br> When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10</a></b></br> And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/judges/20-38.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-18.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-20.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-16.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-21.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">They of Kiriath Jearim bring the ark to Abinadab, and sanctify Eleazar as guard</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">After twenty years,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">the Israelites, by Samuel's means, solemnly repent at Mizpeh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">While Samuel prays and sacrifices, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">the Lord thwarts the Philistines by thunder at Ebenezer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">The Philistines are subdued</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">Samuel judges Israel</a></span><br></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'; 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Mizpah was a significant location in Israelite history, often serving as a gathering place for the people. It was a site of national assembly and religious significance, where Samuel had called the Israelites to repent and seek the Lord. The Philistines, hearing of this assembly, likely perceived it as a potential threat or a sign of rebellion, prompting their military response.<p><b>their rulers marched up toward Israel</b><br>The Philistine rulers, or lords, were the leaders of the five major city-states: Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza. These rulers often coordinated military actions against Israel. The phrase "marched up" indicates a movement from the coastal plains where the Philistines resided, up into the hill country of Israel, suggesting a strategic military advance. This movement reflects the ongoing conflict and tension between the two nations.<p><b>And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines</b><br>The Israelites' fear of the Philistines was rooted in their previous defeats and subjugation under Philistine control. Historically, the Philistines had superior military technology, including iron weapons and chariots, which contributed to Israel's fear. This fear also highlights Israel's vulnerability and their need for divine intervention, setting the stage for Samuel's leadership and God's deliverance. The Israelites' fear contrasts with their later faith and reliance on God, as seen in subsequent verses and chapters.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant enemy of Israel during this period, known for their military strength and frequent conflicts with the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were in a period of repentance and seeking the Lord under the leadership of Samuel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a></b><br>A gathering place for the Israelites, often used for significant assemblies and moments of national repentance or decision-making.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistine_leaders.htm">Philistine Leaders</a></b><br>The rulers or military commanders of the Philistines who decided to confront Israel upon hearing of their assembly.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_israelites.htm">Fear of the Israelites</a></b><br>The emotional response of the Israelites upon hearing of the Philistine approach, highlighting their vulnerability and need for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance_and_seeking_god.htm">The Importance of Repentance and Seeking God</a></b><br>The Israelites gathered at Mizpah in a spirit of repentance, which is crucial for experiencing God's deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_fear_with_faith.htm">Facing Fear with Faith</a></b><br>The Israelites' fear of the Philistines is a natural human response, but it also serves as a reminder to turn to God in times of fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_battles.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Battles</a></b><br>Despite the Israelites' fear, the account encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and power over their circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Samuel's leadership in calling the people to Mizpah highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding people back to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_key_events_in_1_samuel.htm">What are the key events in 1 Samuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_sam_8_conflict_with_2_sam_7.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 8 conflict with later passages that seem to affirm kingship, such as 2 Samuel 7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_one_offering_ensure_victory.htm">Why would a single burnt offering (1 Samuel 7:9) miraculously grant the Israelites victory if similar rituals elsewhere did not?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">The lords of the Philistines went up against Israel.</span>--This was what might naturally have been expected. The sudden destruction of the Ph?nician idol shrines throughout the country, followed immediately by the summons of a vast popular assembly, held in so conspicuous a place as Mizpeh in Benjamin aroused at once the warlike nation which had so long kept Israel in servitude. The Philistine leaders promptly assemble a powerful force, and proceed to interrupt the Mizpeh gathering.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 7, 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.</span> This was perfectly natural, and implied no intention on the part of the Israelites not to fight it out. No dominant nation would permit a subject race to hold such a meeting as Samuel's at Mizpah without having recourse to arms; but the Philistines acted with such promptness and vigour as brought home to the assembled Israelites not merely the conviction that they would have to fight, but that they must do it at once, and with the combined forces of the enemy. In spite, nevertheless, of their fears, they determine to await the attack, and that this decision was taken in faith their own words prove. For they say, <span class="cmt_word">Cease not to cry unto Jehovah our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.</span> The words literally are, "Be not silent from crying," etc. Let him mediate for them with God, and they will await the onslaught of the foe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמְע֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had gathered</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְקַבְּצ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·qab·bə·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6908.htm">Strong's 6908: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather, collect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Mizpah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּצְפָּ֔תָה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miṣ·pā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4709.htm">Strong's 4709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rulers</span><br /><span class="heb">סַרְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(sar·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5633.htm">Strong's 5633: </a> </span><span class="str2">An axle, a peer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">marched up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲל֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And when the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">learned of this,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּשְׁמְעוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they feared</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽרְא֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 7:7 When the Philistines heard that the children (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:8" /></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>