Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But they forgot the LORD their God; so he sold them into the hand of Sisera, the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. New Living Translation But the people soon forgot about the LORD their God, so he handed them over to Sisera, the commander of Hazor’s army, and also to the Philistines and to the king of Moab, who fought against them. English Standard Version But they forgot the LORD their God. And he sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab. And they fought against them. Berean Standard Bible But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. Berean Literal Bible And they forgot YHWH their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab. And they fought against them. King James Bible And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. New King James Version And when they forgot the LORD their God, He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. New American Standard Bible But they forgot the LORD their God, so He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. NASB 1995 “But they forgot the LORD their God, so He sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. NASB 1977 “But they forgot the LORD their God, so He sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Legacy Standard Bible But they forgot Yahweh their God, so He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Amplified Bible But when they forgot the LORD their God, He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of Hazor’s army, and into the hand of the Philistines and of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Berean Annotated Bible But they forgot the LORD their God {YHWH Elohehem}, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera (battle array) the commander of the army of Hazor [the army of Jabin king of Hazor], and into the hands of the Philistines (immigrants) and the king of Moab (of his father), who fought against them. Christian Standard Bible But they forgot the LORD their God, so he handed them over to Sisera commander of the army of Hazor, to the Philistines, and to the king of Moab. These enemies fought against them. Holman Christian Standard Bible But they forgot the LORD their God, so He handed them over to Sisera commander of the army of Hazor, to the Philistines, and to the king of Moab. These enemies fought against them. American Standard Version But they forgat Jehovah their God; and he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. Contemporary English Version But your ancestors forgot the LORD, so he let them be defeated by the Philistines, the king of Moab, and Sisera, the commander of Hazor's army. English Revised Version But they forgat the LORD their God, and he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. GOD'S WORD® Translation But they forgot the LORD their God. So he handed them over to Sisera, who was the commander of the army of Hazor, to the Philistines, and to the king of Moab. All of them fought against your ancestors. Good News Translation But the people forgot the LORD their God, and so he let the Philistines and the king of Moab and Sisera, commander of the army of the city of Hazor, fight against your ancestors and conquer them. International Standard Version But they forgot the LORD their God, so he handed them over to the domination of Sisera, the commander of the army of Hazor, and into domination by the Philistines and by the king of Moab, and Israel fought against them. NET Bible "But they forgot the LORD their God, so he gave them into the hand of Sisera, the general in command of Hazor's army, and into the hand of the Philistines and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. New Heart English Bible "But they forgot the LORD their God; and he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. Webster's Bible Translation And when they forgot the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. World English Bible But they forgot Yahweh their God; and he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they forget their God YHWH, and He sells them into the hand of Sisera, head of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fight against them, Berean Literal Bible And they forgot YHWH their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab. And they fought against them. Young's Literal Translation and they forget Jehovah their God, and He selleth them into the hand of Sisera, head of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fight against them, Smith's Literal Translation And they will forget Jehovah their God, and he will sell them into the hand of Sisera, chief of the army of Razor, and into the hand of Philisteim, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they will war against them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they forgot the Lord their God, and he delivered them into the hands of Sisara, captain of the army of Hasor, and into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Catholic Public Domain Version But they forgot the Lord their God, and so he delivered them into the hand of Sisera, master of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab. And they fought against them. New American Bible But they forgot the LORD their God; and so the LORD sold them into the power of Sisera, the captain of the army of Hazor, the power of the Philistines, and the power of the king of Moab, who made war against them. New Revised Standard Version But they forgot the LORD their God; and he sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of King Jabin of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they forgot the LORD their God, he delivered them into the hand of Sisera, general of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they forgot LORD JEHOVAH their God and he delivered them into the hand of Sisra, General of the army of Khatsur, and into the hand of the Philistines and into the hand of the King of Moab, and they fought with them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But they forgot the LORD their God, and He gave them over into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they forgot the Lord their God, and he sold them into the hands of Sisara captain of the host of Jabis king of Asor, and into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the king of Moab; and he fought with them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Farewell Address…8When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place. 9But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. 10Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’… Cross References But they forgot the LORD their God, Judges 3:7 So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. Judges 8:34 The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. Psalm 106:21 They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, Judges 4:2 So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his forces was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim. Judges 4:13 he summoned all nine hundred of his iron chariots and all the men with him, from Harosheth-hagoyim to the River Kishon. Judges 5:20-21 From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. / The River Kishon swept them away, the ancient river, the River Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength! and into the hands of the Philistines Judges 10:7 So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites, Judges 13:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD, so He delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 1 Samuel 4:10-11 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. / The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. and the king of Moab, Judges 3:12 Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. Judges 3:14 The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. Judges 11:25 Are you now so much better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them? who fought against them. Judges 3:29-30 At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all robust and valiant men. Not one of them escaped. / So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years. Judges 4:15-16 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. / Then Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth-hagoyim, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left. 1 Samuel 7:10-13 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. / 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. / Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” … Judges 4:1-2 After Ehud died, the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the LORD. / So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his forces was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim. Treasury of Scripture And when they forgot the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. forgat Deuteronomy 32:18 Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee. Judges 3:7 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves. Psalm 106:21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; he sold Deuteronomy 32:30 How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up? Judges 2:14 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies. Judges 3:8 Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years. of the Philistines Judges 10:7 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon. Judges 13:1 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines forty years. into the Judges 3:12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. Jump to Previous Army Captain Commander Hand Hands Hazor Head Host Jabin Moab Philistines Selleth Sisera Sis'era Sold WarJump to Next Army Captain Commander Hand Hands Hazor Head Host Jabin Moab Philistines Selleth Sisera Sis'era Sold War1 Samuel 12 1. Samuel testifies his integrity6. He reproves the people of ingratitude 16. He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time 20. he comforts them in God's mercy But they forgot the LORD their God This phrase highlights Israel's recurring spiritual amnesia, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Forgetting God often led to idolatry and disobedience, as seen in Judges 3:7. This forgetfulness is not merely a lapse in memory but a willful neglect of God's commandments and covenant. It serves as a warning against complacency in faith, emphasizing the need for continual remembrance and worship of God. and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab who fought against them Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe covenant God of Israel, who delivered them from Egypt and established them in the Promised Land. 2. Sisera The commander of the Canaanite army under King Jabin of Hazor, who oppressed Israel until Deborah and Barak defeated him. 3. Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, known for their military prowess and frequent conflicts with the Israelites. 4. King of Moab A ruler of the Moabites, who were descendants of Lot and often in conflict with Israel. 5. Israel The chosen people of God, who repeatedly turned away from Him, leading to their oppression by surrounding nations. Teaching Points The Danger of ForgetfulnessForgetting God leads to spiritual and physical consequences. Israel's forgetfulness resulted in oppression. We must actively remember God's past faithfulness to avoid similar pitfalls. The Cycle of Sin and Redemption Israel's history is marked by a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. Recognizing this pattern in our lives can help us seek God's forgiveness and restoration. God's Sovereignty in Discipline God allowed Israel to be "sold" into the hands of their enemies as a form of discipline. Understanding God's sovereignty helps us trust His purposes even in difficult times. The Importance of Leadership Leaders like Deborah and Barak were instrumental in Israel's deliverance. Godly leadership is crucial in guiding people back to faithfulness. The Call to Repentance Israel's deliverance always followed repentance. We are called to examine our hearts and turn back to God when we stray. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 12:9?2. How does 1 Samuel 12:9 illustrate consequences of forgetting the Lord's works? 3. What role do the oppressors play in God's discipline in 1 Samuel 12:9? 4. How can we avoid the Israelites' mistake of forgetting God in our lives? 5. What other biblical examples show consequences of forsaking God like in 1 Samuel 12:9? 6. How can we ensure we remember God's faithfulness in our daily walk? 7. Why did God allow the Israelites to be oppressed by their enemies in 1 Samuel 12:9? 8. How does 1 Samuel 12:9 reflect on Israel's relationship with God? 9. What does 1 Samuel 12:9 reveal about the consequences of disobedience to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 12? 11. Why does 1 Samuel 12 suggest divine favor for Israel's kingly institution while also condemning it as sinful? 12. What are the key events in 1 Samuel? 13. (Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites? 14. How can 1 Samuel 9:1-2 claim Saul was from a 'mighty' or 'wealthy' family when some extrabiblical historical records do not corroborate this social status? What Does 1 Samuel 12:9 Mean But they forgot the LORD their God“ But they forgot the LORD their God ” (1 Samuel 12:9) • Forgetting here is more than memory lapse—it is a willful neglect of covenant love (see Deuteronomy 8:11; Judges 3:7). • When Israel allowed comfort to dull their devotion, gratitude faded and idolatry crept in (Judges 8:33-34). • The pattern: blessing → complacency → compromise. Psalm 106:13-21 traces the same slide. • For us, regular remembrance—through worship, Scripture, and testimony—guards against this spiritual amnesia (Luke 22:19; Hebrews 2:1). He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor “ … and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor ” • “Sold” speaks of deliberate divine discipline; God remained faithful to His word that disobedience would bring oppression (Leviticus 26:14-17). • Sisera’s tyranny in Judges 4:1-3 illustrates how the Lord can use even pagan armies as instruments to awaken His people (Psalm 106:40-42). • Despite harsh circumstances, God’s motive was restorative, preparing the way for Deborah and Barak’s deliverance (Judges 4:14-24). And into the hands of the Philistines “ … and into the hands of the Philistines ” • The Philistines harassed Israel repeatedly (Judges 10:6-7; 13:1; 1 Samuel 4:1-11). Each episode exposed Israel’s divided heart. • Their iron monopoly (1 Samuel 13:19-22) reminds us that sin-induced bondage often feels impossible to break—until God raises a deliverer (Samson, then Samuel, then David). • God’s sovereignty over enemy nations underscores His right to correct His people (Amos 3:2). And the king of Moab, who fought against them “ … and the king of Moab, who fought against them ” • This recalls Eglon’s domination in Judges 3:12-14. Israel served him eighteen years until crying out to the LORD. • Moab, once allied through Ruth, turned adversary when Israel drifted (Numbers 22-24; Psalm 60:8). • God’s use of varied oppressors (Canaanite Sisera, coastal Philistines, Trans-Jordan Moabites) shows that no earthly refuge can substitute for covenant faithfulness (Jeremiah 2:18-19). summary 1 Samuel 12:9 condenses a familiar cycle: Israel forgot, God disciplined, enemies oppressed, and deliverance followed repentance. The verse warns that forgetfulness of the Lord invites bondage, yet also testifies that God’s corrective hand is purposeful, steering His people back to wholehearted dependence. Remembering His faithfulness—and our tendency to wander—keeps us anchored in obedient trust today. (9) And when they forgot the Lord their God.--The idolatry of Israel, and the immorality and shame less wickedness which ever attended it, was simply an act of rebellion against the pure government of the invisible King, and was punished by the withdrawal of the Divine protection. The instances which are here adduced of the people being given up into the hands of strange hostile nations are prominent ones, quoted as they occurred to him, without any careful attention being paid to the order of events and times, which was here not necessary for the course of his argument. Three leading nations out of the neighbouring peoples are mentioned by him as having been allowed, in consequence of Israel's rebellion against the Eternal, to oppress and harass, for a season, the tribes of God's inheritance--the Canaanites, the Philistines, and the Moabites.Captain of the host of Hazor.--Hazor is mentioned as the capital city of the Canaanites in Joshua 11:1; Joshua 11:10; Joshua 11:13, &c., and again as a royal residence in Judges 4:2. Sisera is specially named as the well-known commander of the army against which Israel fought, and as the victim of the sanguinary but patriotic deed of fury of Jael. Into the hand of the Philistines.--These "Ph?nicians," who literally dwelt among the Israelites, were most formidable foes to the chosen people for a long series of years. We have before compared their many strongholds and fastnesses to those robber nests which in the stormy middle ages disturbed the peace, and were the scourge of the commerce and trade, of Central Europe. It was owing especially to these Philistines that for so long a period such slow progress in wealth and the arts of civilisation was made in Israel. The advance of the Hebrew nation, from the days of Samuel, who first really checked these Philistine robbers, was singularly rapid. In an almost incredibly short period, from being a poor, half-barbarous people, the Israelites became a highly cultured, wealthy, and powerful nation. In great measure this strangely rapid progress was owing to the complete subjugation of the Philistines under the rule of Samuel, Saul, and David. The king of Moab.--The king referred to here is Eglon, who was slain by Ehud. (See Judges 3) . . . Verse 9. - When they forgat Jehovah their God. The theocracy, as we have seen (1 Samuel 10:18), was a moral government, under which idolatry and the immorality attendant upon it, as being rebellion, were punished by Jehovah's withdrawing his protection, and the consequent subjection of the nation to foreign rule. It was the repeated sin, therefore, of the people which made Israel's history so checquered. Sisera (Judges 4:2), the Philistines (Judges 3:31), and Eaton, king of Moab. (Judges 3:12), are mentioned as three of the earlier oppressors of Israel, but are given here in the reverse order to that found in the Book of Judges.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But they forgotוַֽיִּשְׁכְּח֖וּ (way·yiš·kə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God, אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and He sold וַיִּמְכֹּ֣ר (way·yim·kōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4376: To sell them אֹתָ֡ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case into the hand בְּיַ֣ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Sisera, סִֽיסְרָא֩ (sî·sə·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5516: Sisera -- a general of the king of Hazor, also the father of some returning exiles the commander שַׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army צְבָ֨א (ṣə·ḇā) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign of Hazor, חָצ֜וֹר (ḥā·ṣō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2674: Hazor -- the name of several places in Palestine, also one in Arabia and into the hands וּבְיַד־ (ū·ḇə·yaḏ-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Moab, מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled who fought וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against them. בָּֽם׃ (bām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links 1 Samuel 12:9 NIV1 Samuel 12:9 NLT 1 Samuel 12:9 ESV 1 Samuel 12:9 NASB 1 Samuel 12:9 KJV 1 Samuel 12:9 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 12:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 12:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 12:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 12:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 12:9 But they forgot Yahweh their God (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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