1 Samuel 7:8 net — The Israelites said to Samuel,“Keep crying out to the LORD our God so that he may save us from the hand of the Philisti…

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"The Israelites said to Samuel,“Keep crying out to the LORD our God so that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines!”"

— 1 Samuel 7:8, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

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Then Samuel said,“Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.”

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After they had assembled at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. They fasted on that day, and they confessed there,“We have sinned against the LORD.”So Samuel led the people of Israel at Mizpah.

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When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, the leaders of the Philistines went up against Israel. When the Israelites heard about this, they were afraid of the Philistines.

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The Israelites said to Samuel,“Keep crying out to the LORD our God so that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines!”

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So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. Samuel cried out to the LORD on Israel’s behalf, and the LORD answered him.

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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.

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Then the men of Israel left Mizpah and chased the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below 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 NET Bible reads: “The Israelites said to Samuel,“Keep crying out to the LORD our God so that he may save us from the hand 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 (NET): “The Israelites said to Samuel,“Keep crying out to the LORD our God so that he may save us from the hand 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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