1 Samuel 7:16 cpdv — And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stat…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stated places. "

— 1 Samuel 7:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

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And the Philistines were humbled, and they no longer drew near, so that they might enter into the borders of Israel. And so, the hand of the Lord was over the Philistines during all the days of Samuel.

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And the cities that the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron as far as Gath, with their borders. And he freed Israel from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

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And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

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And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stated places.

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And he returned to Ramah. For his house was there, and he judged Israel there. And then he built an altar to the Lord there.

1 Samuel 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:16 say?
1 Samuel 7:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stated places. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 7:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:16 in?
1 Samuel 7:16 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 7:16?
1 Samuel 7:16 reads (CPDV): “And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stated places. ” 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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