1 Samuel 7:8 bbe — And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Go on crying to the Lord our God for us to make us safe from the hands of th…

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"And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Go on crying to the Lord our God for us to make us safe from the hands of the Philistines."

— 1 Samuel 7:8, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

Then Samuel said, Let all Israel come to Mizpah and I will make prayer to the Lord for you.

So they came together to Mizpah, and got water, draining it out before the Lord, and they took no food that day, and they said, We have done evil against the Lord. And Samuel was judge of the children of Israel in Mizpah.

Now when the Philistines had news that the children of Israel had come together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And the children of Israel, hearing of it, were full of fear.

And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Go on crying to the Lord our God for us to make us safe from the hands of the Philistines.

And Samuel took a young lamb, offering all of it as a burned offering to the Lord; and Samuel made prayers to the Lord for Israel and the Lord gave him an answer.

And while Samuel was offering the burned offering, the Philistines came near for the attack on Israel; but at the thunder of the Lord's voice that day the Philistines were overcome with fear, and they gave way before Israel.

And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and went after the Philistines, attacking them till they came under Beth-car.

1 Samuel 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:8 say?

1 Samuel 7:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Go on crying to the Lord our God for us to make us safe from the hands of the Philistines.”

Where is 1 Samuel 7:8 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 8.

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 7:8.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:8 in?

1 Samuel 7:8 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 7:8?

1 Samuel 7:8 reads (BBE): “And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Go on crying to the Lord our God for us to make us safe from the hands of the Philistines.” 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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