Bible Commentary

And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. 14. from Ekron even unto Gath ] The towns which lay on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:14”

So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel. 13 17. Summary Account of Samuel’s Judgeship 13. So the Philistines were subdued ] Cp. Jdg 3:30; Jdg 4:23-24. The word signifies “ were brought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:13”

Then Samuel took a stone, and set [it] between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. 12. Eben-ezer ] i.e. “ The Stone of Help,” a memorial set up between Mizpah and Shen, (in Heb. with the definite article) = “ The Tooth,” probably some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:12”

And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until [they came] under Beth-car. 11. until they came under Beth-car ] Beth-car (= “ house of a lamb,” or “ house of pasture,”) was apparently on high ground overhanging the road back to Philistia. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:11”

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. 10. thundered with a great thunder ] Lit., with a great voice. Thunder is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:10”

And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered [it for] a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him. 9. a sucking lamb ] Which might not be less than seven days old, according to Lev 22:17. for a burnt offering wholly unto the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:9”

And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines. 1Sa 7:8 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us. The cry for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:8”

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. 7 12. Total Rout of the Philistines at Ebenezer 7. when the Philistines heard, &c.] The lords … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:7”

And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured [it] out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh. 6. and drew water, and poured it out before the Lord ] A symbolical act which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:6”

And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD. 5. to Mizpeh ] Mizpah, (in Heb. always with the definite article, as retaining its meaning, “the watch-tower,”) was the meeting-place of the national assembly on two other important occasions in this period: ( a) when war was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 7:5”