1 Samuel 7:5 kjv — And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord.

King James Version

"And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord."

— 1 Samuel 7:5, King James Version

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

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And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath–jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord.

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And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.

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Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the Lord only.

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And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord.

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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.

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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.

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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.

1 Samuel 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:5 say?
1 Samuel 7:5 in the King James Version reads: “And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord.”
Where is 1 Samuel 7:5 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:5 in?
1 Samuel 7:5 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 7:5?
1 Samuel 7:5 reads (KJV): “And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord.” 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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