Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The men of Israel rushed out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, slaughtering them along the way to a point below Beth Kar. New Living Translation The men of Israel chased them from Mizpah to a place below Beth-car, slaughtering them all along the way. English Standard Version And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them, as far as below Beth-car. Berean Standard Bible Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. King James Bible And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar. New King James Version And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and drove them back as far as below Beth Car. New American Standard Bible And the men of Israel came out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and killed them as far as below Beth-car. NASB 1995 The men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as below Beth-car. NASB 1977 And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as below Beth-car. Legacy Standard Bible So the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them down as far as below Beth-car. Amplified Bible And the men of Israel came out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as [the territory] below Beth-car. Christian Standard Bible Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to a place below Beth-car. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to a place below Beth-car. American Standard Version And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car. Contemporary English Version The men of Israel left Mizpah and went after them as far as the hillside below Beth-Car, killing every enemy soldier they caught. English Revised Version And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car. GOD'S WORD® Translation Israel's soldiers left Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and killed them as far as Beth Car. Good News Translation The Israelites marched out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines almost as far as Bethcar, killing them along the way. International Standard Version The men of Israel went out from Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as a point below Beth-car. Majority Standard Bible Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. NET Bible Then the men of Israel left Mizpah and chased the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth Car. New Heart English Bible The men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and struck them, as far as below Beth Kar. Webster's Bible Translation And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car. World English Bible The men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them until they came under Beth Kar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the men of Israel go out from Mizpeh, and pursue the Philistines, and strike them to the place of Beth-Car. Young's Literal Translation And the men of Israel go out from Mizpeh, and pursue the Philistines, and smite them unto the place of Beth-Car. Smith's Literal Translation And the men of Israel will go forth out of Mizpeh and they will pursue Philisteim, and they will strike them even from beneath to the House of Pasture. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the men of Israel going out of Masphath pursued after the Philistines, and made slaughter of them till they came under Bethchar. Catholic Public Domain Version And the men of Israel, departing from Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and they struck them down as far as the place which was below Bethcar. New American Bible Thereupon the Israelites rushed out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down even beyond Beth-car. New Revised Standard Version And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as beyond Beth-car. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh and pursued the Philistines and smote them as far as below Beth-jashan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the men of Israel went out from Metspaya and pursued the Philistines and attacked them with the sword unto below Bayth Yashan OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the men of Israel went forth out of Massephath, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them to the parts under Baethchor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel Subdues the Philistines…10As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. 11Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. 12Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”… Cross References Judges 7:22 And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. Joshua 10:10 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. Exodus 14:25 He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” Judges 4:15 And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. 1 Samuel 14:20-23 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. / And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. / When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. ... 2 Kings 7:6-7 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. Psalm 18:14 He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. Isaiah 28:21 For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task. Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Treasury of Scripture And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar. Jump to Previous Attacking Below Beth Israel Mizpah Mizpeh Philistines Point Pursue Pursued Rushed Slaughtering Smite Smote Struck WayJump to Next Attacking Below Beth Israel Mizpah Mizpeh Philistines Point Pursue Pursued Rushed Slaughtering Smite Smote Struck Way1 Samuel 7 1. They of Kiriath Jearim bring the ark to Abinadab, and sanctify Eleazar as guard2. After twenty years, 3. the Israelites, by Samuel's means, solemnly repent at Mizpeh 7. While Samuel prays and sacrifices, 10. the Lord thwarts the Philistines by thunder at Ebenezer 13. The Philistines are subdued 15. Samuel judges Israel Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah The men of Israel, under the leadership of Samuel, were gathered at Mizpah, a significant location for assembly and repentance (1 Samuel 7:5-6). Mizpah, meaning "watchtower," was a strategic site in the tribal territory of Benjamin. This charge signifies a divinely inspired courage, as previously the Israelites had been oppressed by the Philistines. The gathering at Mizpah was a turning point, marked by a renewed commitment to God, which empowered them to act against their enemies. and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car Persons / Places / Events 1. Men of IsraelThe Israelites, God's chosen people, who were often in conflict with the Philistines. In this context, they are the victors in battle. 2. Mizpah A significant location in Israel's history, often serving as a gathering place for the Israelites. It was here that Samuel called the people to repentance and prayer. 3. Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition to God's people. They were a powerful and technologically advanced group during this period. 4. Beth-car A location mentioned as the endpoint of the Israelites' pursuit of the Philistines. Its exact location is uncertain, but it signifies the extent of Israel's victory. 5. Pursuit and Victory The event of the Israelites chasing and defeating the Philistines, symbolizing God's deliverance and the power of faith and obedience. Teaching Points Dependence on God for VictoryJust as the Israelites depended on God for victory over the Philistines, we must rely on God in our spiritual battles. Our strength comes from Him, not our own abilities. The Power of Repentance and Prayer The Israelites' victory followed their repentance and prayer at Mizpah. This teaches us the importance of turning to God and seeking His guidance in times of trouble. God's Faithfulness in Deliverance God's deliverance of Israel from the Philistines is a testament to His faithfulness. We can trust that He will deliver us from our own "Philistines" when we remain faithful. The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Warfare Samuel's leadership was crucial in rallying the Israelites. Effective spiritual leadership can guide and inspire others to seek God and achieve victory. Pursuing the Enemy The Israelites pursued their enemies until they were defeated. In our spiritual lives, we must be diligent in confronting and overcoming sin, not allowing it to linger.(11) Until they came under Beth-car.--"House of the Lamb," or, as some would render it, House of the Field. Of this place we know nothing; it was, no doubt, a Philistine fortress, where the scattered remains of the beaten host were able to rally and defend themselves. Hebrew Then the menאַנְשֵׁ֤י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 582: Man, mankind of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc charged out וַיֵּ֨צְא֜וּ (way·yê·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Mizpah הַמִּצְפָּ֔ה (ham·miṣ·pāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4709: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel and pursued וַֽיִּרְדְּפ֖וּ (way·yir·də·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute the Philistines, פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia striking them down וַיַּכּ֕וּם (way·yak·kūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike all the way to מִתַּ֖חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of an area below לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Beth-car. כָּֽר׃ (kār) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1033: Beth-car -- 'place of a lamb', a place in Palestine Links 1 Samuel 7:11 NIV1 Samuel 7:11 NLT 1 Samuel 7:11 ESV 1 Samuel 7:11 NASB 1 Samuel 7:11 KJV 1 Samuel 7:11 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 7:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 7:11 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 7:11 French Bible 1 Samuel 7:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 7:11 The men of Israel went out (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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