1 Samuel 7:13 net — So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines al…

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"So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel."

— 1 Samuel 7:13, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

10

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.

11

Then the men of Israel left Mizpah and chased the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth Car.

12

Samuel took a stone and placed it between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying,“Up to here the LORD has helped us.”

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So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

14

The cities that the Philistines had captured from Israel were returned to Israel, from Ekron to Gath. Israel also delivered their territory from the control of the Philistines. There was also peace between Israel and the Amorites.

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So Samuel led Israel all the days of his life.

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Year after year he used to travel the circuit of Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah; he used to judge Israel in all of these places.

1 Samuel 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:13 say?
1 Samuel 7:13 in the NET Bible reads: “So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.”
Where is 1 Samuel 7:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 13.
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 7:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:13 in?
1 Samuel 7:13 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 7:13?
1 Samuel 7:13 reads (NET): “So the Philistines were defeated; they did not invade Israel again. The hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” 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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