1 Samuel 7:9

Samuel Subdues the Philistines · 1 Samuel 7:1–17
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Translations

Modern
Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Samuel took one suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to YHWH. And Samuel cried out to YHWH for Israel, and YHWH answered him.
Latin
Tulit autem Samuel agnum lactentem unum, et obtulit illum holocaustum integrum Domino: et clamavit Samuel ad Dominum pro Israël, et exaudivit eum Dominus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him.

Notes

Israel's victory over the Philistines was due to their improved relationship with God, not because of the ark's presence (see 1 Samuel 4:3–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Samuel Holy War Returning to the Lord

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings

Glossary

Meaning of Names in the Bible Priests and Levites Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Samuel God: Preserver: On Account of Samuel's Intercession Intercession: Answered of Samuel, for Deliverance from the Oppressions of the Philistines Priests: On Special Occasions Persons not of Aaron's Family Acted As Samuel: The Philistines Defeated Through his Intercession and Sacrifices The Burnt offering: Before Going to War The Lamb: Offered in Sacrifice: While Sucking The Philistines: Miraculously Routed at Mizpeh