1 Samuel 7:4 web — Then the children of Israel did put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only.

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"Then the children of Israel did put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only."

— 1 Samuel 7:4, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

1

The men of Kiriath Jearim came, and fetched up the ark of Yahweh, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of Yahweh.

2

It happened, from the day that the ark stayed in Kiriath Jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after Yahweh.

3

Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, "If you do return 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."

4

Then the children of Israel did put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only.

5

Samuel said, "Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you to Yahweh."

6

They gathered together to Mizpah, and drew water, and poured it out before Yahweh, and fasted on that day, and said there, "We have sinned against Yahweh." Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpah.

7

When the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:4 say?
1 Samuel 7:4 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the children of Israel did put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only.”
Where is 1 Samuel 7:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 7:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 4.
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 7:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:4 in?
1 Samuel 7:4 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 7:4?
1 Samuel 7:4 reads (WEB): “Then the children of Israel did put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only.” 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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