1 Samuel 7:1
American King James And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.
American Standard Version And the men of Kiriath-jearim came, and fetched up the ark of Jehovah, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of Jehovah.
King James And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.
World English Bible The men of Kiriath Jearim came and took Yahweh’s ark, and brought it into Abinadab’s house on the hill, and consecrated Eleazar his son to keep Yahweh’s ark.
1 Samuel 7:2
American King James And it came to pass, while the ark stayed in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, from the day that the ark abode in Kiriath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after Jehovah.
King James And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.
World English Bible From the day that the ark stayed in Kiriath Jearim, the time was long—for it was twenty years; and all the house of Israel lamented after Yahweh.
1 Samuel 7:3
American King James And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you do return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto Jehovah with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts unto Jehovah, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
King James 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.
World English Bible Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you are returning 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.”
1 Samuel 7:4
American King James Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.
American Standard Version Then the children of Israel did put away the Baalim and the Ashtaroth, and served Jehovah only.
King James Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.
World English Bible Then the children of Israel removed the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served Yahweh only.
1 Samuel 7:5
American King James And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you to the LORD.
American Standard Version And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you unto Jehovah.
King James And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD.
World English Bible Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to Yahweh for you.”
1 Samuel 7:6
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And they gathered together to Mizpah, and drew water, and poured it out before Jehovah, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against Jehovah. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpah.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
1 Samuel 7:7
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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 7:8
American King James And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry to the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto Jehovah our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.
King James 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.
World English Bible The children of Israel said to Samuel, “Don’t stop crying to Yahweh our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.”
1 Samuel 7:9
American King James And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly to the LORD: and Samuel cried to the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him.
American Standard Version And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a whole burnt-offering unto Jehovah: and Samuel cried unto Jehovah for Israel; and Jehovah answered him.
King James And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him.
World English Bible Samuel took a suckling lamb, and offered it for a whole burnt offering to Yahweh. Samuel cried to Yahweh for Israel, and Yahweh answered him.
1 Samuel 7:10
American King James And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day on the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.
American Standard Version And as Samuel was offering up the burnt-offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but Jehovah thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten down before Israel.
King James And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.
World English Bible As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines came near to battle against Israel; but Yahweh thundered with a great thunder on that day on the Philistines and confused them; and they were struck down before Israel.
1 Samuel 7:11
American King James And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar.
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.
King James And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar.
World English Bible The men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them until they came under Beth Kar.
1 Samuel 7:12
American King James Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Till now has the LORD helped us.
American Standard Version Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath Jehovah helped us.
King James Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
World English Bible Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Yahweh helped us until now.”
1 Samuel 7:13
American King James So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
American Standard Version So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more within the border of Israel: and the hand of Jehovah was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
King James So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
World English Bible So the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped coming within the border of Israel. Yahweh’s hand was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
1 Samuel 7:14
American King James And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
American Standard Version And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the border thereof did Israel deliver out of the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
King James And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
World English Bible The cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and Israel recovered its border out of the hand of the Philistines. There was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
1 Samuel 7:15
American King James And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
American Standard Version And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
King James And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
World English Bible Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
1 Samuel 7:16
American King James And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.
American Standard Version And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
King James And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.
World English Bible He went from year to year in a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
1 Samuel 7:17
American King James And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar to the LORD.
American Standard Version And his return was to Ramah, for there was his house; and there he judged Israel: and he built there an altar unto Jehovah.
King James And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.
World English Bible His return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and he judged Israel there; and he built an altar to Yahweh there.