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Turn your hearts to the LORD and obey him alone; then he will rescue you from the Philistines.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your heart to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts to the LORD and serve Him alone; and He will save you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, &#8220If you return to the LORD with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your hearts to the LORD and serve Him alone; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you return to the LORD with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your hearts to the LORD and serve Him alone; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you are to return to Yahweh with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and set your hearts toward Yahweh and serve Him alone; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth (pagan goddesses) from among you and direct your hearts to the LORD and serve Him only; and He will rescue you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel told them, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, get rid of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths that are among you, set your hearts on the LORD, and worship only him. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel told them, &#8220If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, get rid of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths that are among you, dedicate yourselves to the LORD, and worship only Him. Then He will rescue you from the hand of the Philistines.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto Jehovah with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts unto Jehovah, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day, Samuel told all the people of Israel, "If you really want to turn back to the LORD, then prove it. Get rid of your foreign idols, including the ones of the goddess Astarte. Turn to the LORD with all your heart and worship only him. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your heart, then put away the strange gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Samuel told the entire nation of Israel, "If you are returning to the LORD wholeheartedly, get rid of the foreign gods you have, including the statues of the goddess Astarte. Make a commitment to the LORD, and serve only him. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Samuel said to the people of Israel, "If you are going to turn to the LORD with all your hearts, you must get rid of all the foreign gods and the images of the goddess Astarte. Dedicate yourselves completely to the LORD and worship only him, and he will rescue you from the power of the Philistines." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, "If you're returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of the Philistines." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, ?If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people of Israel, "If you are really turning to the LORD with all your hearts, remove from among you the foreign gods and the images of Ashtoreth. Give your hearts to the LORD and serve only him. Then he will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, "If you do return to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods, and Ashtaroth, from among you, and prepare your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/web/1_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you are returning to Yahweh with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts to Yahweh, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samuel speaks to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you are turning back to YHWH with all your heart—turn aside the gods of the stranger from your midst, and Ashtaroth; and prepare your heart for YHWH, and serve Him only, and He delivers you out of the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel speaketh unto all the house of Israel, saying, 'If with all your heart ye are turning back unto Jehovah -- turn aside the gods of the stranger from your midst, and Ashtaroth; and prepare your heart unto Jehovah, and serve Him only, and He doth deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will say to all the house of Israel, saying, If with all your heart ye turn back to Jehovah, remove the strange gods out of the midst of you, and Ashtaroth, and prepare your hearts to Jehovah, and serve him alone, and he will deliver you from the hand of Philisteim.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying: If you turn to the Lord with all your heart, put away the strange gods from among you, Baalim and Astaroth: and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Samuel spoke to the entire house of Israel, saying: “If you would return to the Lord with your whole heart, take away strange gods from among you, the Baals and Ashtaroth, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve him alone. And he will rescue you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Samuel addressed the whole house of Israel: “If you would return to the LORD with your whole heart, remove your foreign gods and your Astartes, fix your hearts on the LORD, and serve him alone, then the LORD will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Astartes from among you. Direct your heart to the LORD, and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, If you return with all your heart to the LORD, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your heart unto the LORD, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil said to all Israel: “If you are being turned to LORD JEHOVAH with all your heart, put aside foreign gods from among you, and the secret places, and prepare your heart for the presence of LORD JEHOVAH, and work for him, him alone, and he will save you from the hand of the Philistines!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Samuel spoke unto all the house of Israel, saying: 'If ye do return unto the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts unto the LORD, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do with all your heart return to the Lord, take away the strange gods from the midst of you, and the groves, and prepare your hearts to serve the Lord, and serve him only; and he shall deliver you from the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/7-3.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=1644" 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> …2And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mourned and sought after the LORD. 3<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.">Then Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</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.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šā·ḇîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">are returning</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">your hearts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: hā·sî·rū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">then rid yourselves of</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/5236.htm" title="5236: han·nê·ḵār (Art:: N-ms) -- That which is foreign, foreignness. From nakar; foreign, or a foreigner, or heathendom.">the foreign</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods</a> <a href="/hebrew/6252.htm" title="6252: wə·hā·‘aš·tā·rō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Or bashtaroth; plural of ashtrah; Ashtaroth, the name of a Sidonian deity, and of a place East of the Jordan.">and Ashtoreths</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: mit·tō·wḵ·ḵem (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wə·hā·ḵî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">your hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</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/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·‘iḇ·ḏu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">and serve Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">only.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: wə·yaṣ·ṣêl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">And He will deliver</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</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.">of the Philistines.”</a> 4So the Israelites put away the Baals and Ashtoreths and served only the LORD.…<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="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14-15</a> Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. / But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” <a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Judges 10:15-16</a> “We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!” / So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a> and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. <a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">Jeremiah 4:1-2</a> “If you will return, O Israel, return to Me,” declares the LORD. “If you will remove your detestable idols from My sight and no longer waver, / and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.” <a href="/hosea/6-1.htm">Hosea 6:1</a> Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a> “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-38</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. <a href="/mark/12-30.htm">Mark 12:30</a> Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ <a href="/luke/10-27.htm">Luke 10:27</a> He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a> Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you do return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.A.<a href="/deuteronomy/30-2.htm">Deuteronomy 30:2-10</a> And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul; … <a href="/1_kings/8-48.htm">1 Kings 8:48</a> And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:<a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a> Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.put away<a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">Genesis 35:2</a> Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:<a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14,23</a> Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD… <a href="/judges/2-13.htm">Judges 2:13</a> And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.prepare<a href="/deuteronomy/30-6.htm">Deuteronomy 30:6</a> And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.serve him<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.<a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.<a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Deuteronomy 13:4</a> Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/10-6.htm">Ashtaroth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/judges/8-30.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-7.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/judges/10-13.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Strange</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Ashtaroth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-5.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-13.htm">Strange</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'; 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This moment follows a period of Philistine oppression and spiritual decline. Samuel's leadership marks a transition from the era of judges to the establishment of monarchy in Israel. His authority is recognized by all tribes, indicating a unified call to repentance.If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts The call to return to the LORD signifies repentance and a wholehearted commitment. The heart, in Hebrew thought, represents the center of will and emotion. This phrase underscores the necessity of sincere devotion, not merely external compliance. It echoes <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which commands love for God with all one's heart, soul, and strength.then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you Foreign gods refer to the idols and deities of surrounding nations, which Israel had adopted, violating the first commandment. Ashtoreths were Canaanite fertility goddesses, often associated with Baal worship. This call to remove idols is a recurring theme in Israel's history, highlighting the struggle against syncretism. It parallels Joshua's challenge in <a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14-15</a> to serve the LORD exclusively.prepare your hearts for the LORD Preparation of the heart involves internal purification and readiness to serve God. This concept is akin to the New Testament call for believers to be sanctified and set apart for God's purposes (<a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a>). It implies an intentional turning away from sin and a dedication to holiness.and serve Him only Exclusive service to the LORD is a foundational principle of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This command reflects the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, affirming monotheism and loyalty to God alone. It prefigures Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a>, where He emphasizes worship and service to God only.And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines The promise of deliverance is contingent upon Israel's repentance and faithfulness. The Philistines were a persistent threat, representing the consequences of Israel's disobedience. God's deliverance is a recurring theme, demonstrating His faithfulness and power. This deliverance foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel played a crucial role in guiding the Israelites back to God. He was a spiritual leader who called the people to repentance and renewal of their covenant with the LORD. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_israel.htm">House of Israel</a> Refers to the collective people of Israel, who were often led astray by idolatry and needed constant reminders to return to the LORD. 3. <a href="/topical/f/foreign_gods_and_ashtoreths.htm">Foreign gods and Ashtoreths</a> These were idols and deities worshiped by surrounding nations. Ashtoreth was a Canaanite goddess associated with fertility and war, and her worship was a significant stumbling block for Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, the Philistines were a powerful group that often oppressed the Israelites. Deliverance from their hand was a pressing concern for Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Mizpah is the location where Samuel gathered the Israelites for repentance and renewal, as described in the surrounding context.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_return_to_god.htm">Wholehearted Return to God</a> True repentance involves a complete turning away from sin and idols. It requires a sincere commitment to God with all one's heart. <a href="/topical/e/elimination_of_idols.htm">Elimination of Idols</a> Just as Israel was called to rid themselves of foreign gods, believers today must identify and remove anything that takes precedence over God in their lives. <a href="/topical/e/exclusive_service_to_the_lord.htm">Exclusive Service to the LORD</a> Serving God requires exclusive devotion. Believers are called to prioritize their relationship with God above all else. <a href="/topical/p/promise_of_deliverance.htm">Promise of Deliverance</a> God's deliverance is often contingent upon our obedience and faithfulness. Trusting in His promises requires action on our part. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">Role of Spiritual Leaders</a> Samuel's leadership highlights the importance of godly leaders who guide and encourage others in their spiritual journey.<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/compare_samuel's_leadership_with_ot_priestly_roles..htm">How does Samuel’s leadership in 1 Samuel 7 compare with conflicting narratives about priestly authority in other Old Testament books? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david_in_philistine_land.htm">Are there historical or archaeological records that confirm David's stay in Philistine territory mentioned in 1 Samuel 27?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_ebenezer_mean.htm">What does Ebenezer mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_means_'return_to_god_fully'.htm">What does "Return to God wholeheartedly" mean?</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>(3) The strange gods.--The strange gods are in <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm" title="Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.">1Samuel 7:4</a> described as "Baalim." This plural form of Baal refers to the numerous images of Baal which existed, as does the plural form Ashtaroth to those of the female goddess Astarte. They were both favourite Ph?nician deities, known under the familiar names of Baal, Bil, Bel, and Ashtaroth, Astarte, Istar. They represented the productive power of nature, and were generally worshipped throughout the East, usually with a wild and wanton worship.Prepare your hearts.--It was, indeed, a desperate venture seemingly, this, to which the prophet summoned unarmed and undisciplined Israel. They were then completely at the mercy of their long victorious foes, who held the chief fortified places in the country with their garrisons; and Samuel challenged Israel to bid defiance to the most cherished institutions of their oppressors, bade them, if they loved the Eternal, to turn aside from reverencing what Philistia held to be sacred and all-powerful. He knew well that what he urged upon the people would at once provoke what appeared to be a dangerous and most unequal contest. If defeated, then Israel would bring upon their devoted heads utter misery, and a ruin hitherto undreamed of even in their unhappy land. Had they courage and faith to plunge unarmed, undisciplined, into so perilous a contest? For twenty years the great patriot-statesman had laboured for this end. He had succeeded at last in opening the eyes of Israel to see the real cause of their misfortunes. He had made them as a nation hunger for the lost presence of the Eternal, who had loved them in past days with so great a love; and now, after twenty long slow years, was his work done at last? They sorrowed indeed for their national sins; but had they faith and courage, all unarmed as they were, to rise against the powerful enemies of purity and God?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - If ye do return, etc. At length everything was ripe for a change, and the reformation wrought privately in their hearts was followed by public action. Samuel's secret addresses had no doubt been watched with anger by the Philistines, but he now ventures upon open resistance; for this public summons to Israel to put away its idols by a national act was a summons also to an uprise against foreign domination. We must suppose that the people had often assured Samuel in his wanderings of the reality of their repentance, and of their readiness to stake everything upon the issue of war. As a statesman, he now judges that the time has come, and convenes a national assembly. But everything would depend upon their earnestness. They were virtually unarmed; they would have to deal with an enemy long victorious, and who held the most important posts in their country with garrisons. Terrible suffering would follow upon defeat. Was their faith strong enough, their courage desperate enough, for so fearful a risk? Especially as Samuel is never described to us as a warrior or military hero. He could inspire no confidence as a general. He himself makes everything depend upon theft faith, and all he can promise is, "I will pray for you unto Jehovah" (ver. 5). <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/7-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל (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 said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֮ (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 “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you אַתֶּ֤ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are returning שָׁבִים֙ (šā·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (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 with all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every your hearts, לְבַבְכֶ֗ם (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart then rid yourselves of הָסִ֜ירוּ (hā·sî·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside the foreign הַנֵּכָ֛ר (han·nê·ḵār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5236.htm">Strong's 5236: </a> That which is foreign, foreignness gods אֱלֹהֵ֧י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and Ashtoreths וְהָעַשְׁתָּר֑וֹת (wə·hā·‘aš·tā·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6252.htm">Strong's 6252: </a> A place East of the Jordan among you, מִתּוֹכְכֶ֖ם (mit·tō·wḵ·ḵem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre prepare וְהָכִ֨ינוּ (wə·hā·ḵî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect your hearts לְבַבְכֶ֤ם (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart for אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (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 and serve Him וְעִבְדֻ֣הוּ (wə·‘iḇ·ḏu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave only. לְבַדּ֔וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of And He will deliver וְיַצֵּ֥ל (wə·yaṣ·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver you אֶתְכֶ֖ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hand מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the Philistines.? פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 7:3 Samuel spoke to all the house (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 7:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 7:4" /></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>