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1 Samuel 5:11

1 Samuel 5:12 net — The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven.

NET Bible

"The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven."

— 1 Samuel 5:12, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 5 — Context

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But after it had been moved the LORD attacked that city as well, causing a great deal of panic. He struck all the people of that city with sores.

10

So they sent the ark of God to Ekron. But when the ark of God arrived at Ekron, the residents of Ekron cried out saying,“They have brought the ark of the God of Israel here to kill our people!”

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So they assembled all the leaders of the Philistines and said,“Get the ark of the God of Israel out of here! Let it go back to its own place so that it won’t kill us and our people!” The terror of death was throughout the entire city; God was attacking them very severely there.

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The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven.

1 Samuel 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 5:12 say?
1 Samuel 5:12 in the NET Bible reads: “The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven.”
Where is 1 Samuel 5:12 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 5:12.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 5:12 in?
1 Samuel 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 5:12?
1 Samuel 5:12 reads (NET): “The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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