Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to engage Israel in battle. But that day the LORD thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites. New Living Translation Just as Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines arrived to attack Israel. But the LORD spoke with a mighty voice of thunder from heaven that day, and the Philistines were thrown into such confusion that the Israelites defeated them. English Standard Version As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel. But the LORD thundered with a mighty sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated before Israel. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to the battle against Israel. And YHWH thundered in a loud thunder that day upon the Philistines, and He confused them and they were struck before the face of Israel. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Now as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines that day, and so confused them that they were overcome before Israel. New American Standard Bible Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines advanced to battle Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were struck down before Israel. NASB 1995 Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were routed before Israel. NASB 1977 Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were routed before Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But Yahweh thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were defeated before Israel. Amplified Bible As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines approached for the battle against Israel. Then the LORD thundered with a great voice that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated and fled before Israel. Berean Annotated Bible As the Philistines (immigrants) drew near to fight against Israel (he wrestles with God), Samuel (his name is El) was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD {YHWH} thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. Christian Standard Bible Samuel was offering the burnt offering as the Philistines approached to fight against Israel. The LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines that day and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Samuel was offering the burnt offering as the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel. The LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines that day and threw them into such confusion that they fled 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. English Revised Version 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 down before Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines came to fight against Israel. On that day the LORD thundered loudly at the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. Good News Translation While Samuel was offering the sacrifice, the Philistines moved forward to attack; but just then the LORD thundered from heaven against them. They became completely confused and fled in panic. International Standard Version While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines approached to attack Israel. But that day the LORD thundered against the Philistines and threw them into panic, and they were defeated before Israel. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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 confused them; and they were struck down before Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And as Samuel was offering 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Samuel is causing the burnt-offering to go up—and the Philistines have drawn near to battle against Israel—and YHWH thunders with a great noise, on that day, on the Philistines, and troubles them, and they are struck before Israel. Berean Literal Bible And Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to the battle against Israel. And YHWH thundered in a loud thunder that day upon the Philistines, and He confused them and they were struck before the face of Israel. Young's Literal Translation and Samuel is causing the burnt-offering to go up -- and the Philistines have drawn nigh to battle against Israel -- and Jehovah doth thunder with a great noise, on that day, upon the Philistines, and troubleth them, and they are smitten before Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And Samuel will be bringing up the burnt-offering, and Philisteim drew near to war against Israel: and Jehovah will thunder with a great voice in that day upon Philisteim and he will discomfit them; and they will be smitten before Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass, when Samuel was offering the holocaust, the Philistines began the battle against Israel: but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and terrified them, and they were overthrown before the face of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, while Samuel was offering the holocaust, the Philistines began the battle against Israel. But the Lord thundered with a great crash, on that day, over the Philistines, and he terrified them, and they were cut down before the face of Israel. New American Bible While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near for battle with Israel. That day, however, the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines, and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. New Revised Standard Version As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel; but the LORD thundered with a mighty voice that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion; and they were routed before Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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 against the Philistines, and threw them into confusion; and they were defeated before Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shemueil was offering up the burnt offering and the Philistines approached to fight with the sons of Israel, and LORD JEHOVAH thundered with a loud voice on that day against the Philistines, and he troubled them, and they were defeated before Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 down before Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Samuel was offering the whole-burnt-offering; and the Philistines drew near to war against Israel; and the Lord thundered with a mighty sound in that day upon the Philistines, and they were confounded and overthrown before Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel Subdues the Philistines…9Then 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. 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.… Cross References As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, 1 Samuel 28:1 Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.” 1 Samuel 13:5 Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven. 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. 1 Samuel 10:8 And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.” 1 Samuel 13:9-10 So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered up the burnt offering. / Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him. 1 Kings 18:36-38 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” Psalm 18:13-14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. 2 Samuel 22:14-15 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. and threw them into such confusion 1 Samuel 14:20 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. Exodus 14:24-25 At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. / 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 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. that they fled before Israel. 1 Samuel 17:52 Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. Joshua 10:10-11 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. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. 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. Judges 5:20 From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. Treasury of Scripture 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. thundered 1 Samuel 2:10 The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed. 1 Samuel 12:17 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. Exodus 9:23-25 And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt… discomfited Deuteronomy 20:3,4 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; … Joshua 10:10 And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah. Judges 4:15 And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet. Jump to Previous Battle Burnt Confused Discomfited Drew Israel Offering Philistines Routed Samuel Smitten Struck Thunder ThunderedJump to Next Battle Burnt Confused Discomfited Drew Israel Offering Philistines Routed Samuel Smitten Struck Thunder Thundered1 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 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often engaging in battles to assert dominance. This phrase sets the scene for a confrontation, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The Philistines were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry, including iron chariots, which made them formidable opponents. This context underscores the tension and danger Israel faced. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelA prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel was instrumental in leading the Israelites back to God. In this passage, he is offering a burnt offering to the LORD, signifying Israel's repentance and dedication to God. 2. Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, the Philistines were a powerful and aggressive people. They often oppressed the Israelites, and their approach in this passage represents a significant threat. 3. Israel The nation chosen by God, Israel is in a state of repentance and renewal under Samuel's leadership. Their victory over the Philistines in this passage is a direct result of their return to God. 4. The LORD The God of Israel, who intervenes supernaturally by thundering against the Philistines, causing confusion and ensuring Israel's victory. 5. Mizpah The location where Samuel gathered the Israelites for prayer and repentance. It becomes a place of divine intervention and victory. Teaching Points Divine InterventionGod is actively involved in the lives of His people. Just as He intervened for Israel, He is present in our struggles, ready to act on our behalf when we turn to Him. Power of Prayer and Repentance Samuel's offering and the Israelites' repentance were key to their victory. Our prayers and genuine repentance can lead to divine breakthroughs in our lives. God's Sovereignty in Battle The LORD's ability to confuse and defeat the Philistines demonstrates His sovereignty over all circumstances. We can trust Him to fight our battles. Faith in Action Israel's faith, demonstrated through their gathering and repentance, was met with God's faithfulness. Our faith should lead us to action, trusting God for the outcome. Community and Leadership Samuel's leadership and the unity of Israel at Mizpah were crucial. Strong, godly leadership and community are vital for spiritual victories. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 7:10?2. How does 1 Samuel 7:10 demonstrate God's power in response to prayer? 3. What role did Samuel's sacrifice play in the Israelites' victory? 4. How can we apply Samuel's faithfulness in our spiritual battles today? 5. What other biblical instances show God intervening during prayer and sacrifice? 6. How does trusting God during adversity strengthen our faith, as seen in 1 Samuel 7:10? 7. How does 1 Samuel 7:10 demonstrate God's intervention in human affairs? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Samuel 7:10? 9. How does 1 Samuel 7:10 reflect God's power over nature? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 7? 11. Is there any archaeological evidence confirming Samuel’s leadership or the transition he describes in 1 Samuel 12? 12. How can the thunder in 1 Samuel 7:10 be scientifically explained as a decisive factor in a military victory? 13. Does the absence of extra-biblical records for this victory in 1 Samuel 7 indicate a historical or archaeological anomaly? 14. How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29? What Does 1 Samuel 7:10 Mean As the Philistines drew near to fight against IsraelThe enemy advances just as Israel gathers at Mizpah for repentance and renewal (1 Samuel 7:5–7). • This moment underscores Israel’s vulnerability; they have no human king, no seasoned army, only the memory of past defeats (1 Samuel 4). • Similar scenes appear throughout Scripture—Egypt pursuing Israel at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10) and vast armies closing in on Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:12)—each time stressing that deliverance must come from the LORD, not human strength. Samuel was offering up the burnt offering While danger draws near, God’s prophet intercedes with a whole burnt offering—a sacrifice symbolizing total surrender and atonement (Leviticus 1:3-9). • The emphasis falls on worship before warfare. Israel’s hope rests in reconciliation with God, not weaponry (1 Samuel 7:9). • Elijah follows a similar pattern on Carmel, repairing the altar before confronting Baal’s prophets (1 Kings 18:36-38). • With the lamb on the altar, the nation’s sin is covered, and faith is publicly expressed (Genesis 22:13-14). But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines Heaven answers earth’s sacrifice. Thunder—often Scripture’s picture of God’s voice and power (Psalm 29:3-5; Exodus 19:16)—erupts. • Hannah had prophesied, “The LORD will thunder from heaven” (1 Samuel 2:10), and now her words come true. • The timing (“that day”) highlights God’s immediate response to genuine repentance and dependence. and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel God’s thunder is not mere weather; it becomes a weapon. Panic ripples through the Philistine ranks, reversing the fear that once paralyzed Israel. • Comparable divine disruptions appear at Joshua’s victory over the Amorites (Joshua 10:10), Gideon’s clash with Midian (Judges 7:21-22), and Egypt’s chariot corps at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:24-25). • Israel still must pursue (1 Samuel 7:11), but the outcome is settled by God’s intervention, not Israel’s might. summary 1 Samuel 7:10 shows a repentant people, a mediating sacrifice, and the LORD’s immediate, tangible deliverance. Worship precedes warfare; God hears, thunders, confuses the enemy, and grants victory. The passage assures believers that wholehearted return to God invites His decisive action, turning threats into testimonies of His power. Verses 10, 11. - As Samuel was offering, etc. We have here a detailed and lively description of the whole event. The lamb is still burning upon the altar, and Samuel still kneeling before it, when the Philistine hosts appear upon the lofty plateau just below the hill of Mizpah, and marshal themselves for battle. It seemed as if Israel's case were hopeless, and many a heart, no doubt, was bravely straggling against its fears, and scarcely could keep them down. But as the enemy drew near the electric cloud formed in the heavens, and Jehovah thundered with a great voice (so the Hebrew) on that day upon the Philistines. Alarmed at so unusual a phenomenon, the Philistines hesitate in their advance, and Samuel, seeing their consternation, gives the signal for the charge, and Israel, inspirited by the voice of Jehovah, rushes down the hill upon the foe. Full of enthusiasm, they forget the poorness of their weapons, and the weight of their impetuous rush breaks through the opposing line. And now a panic seizes the Philistines; they attempt no further resistance, but flee in dismay from the pursuing Israelites. Their course would lead them down a huge valley 1000 feet deep, at the bottom of which was a torrent rushing over a rocky bed; nor was their flight stayed until they came under Beth-car. Of this place we know nothing, but probably it was a fastness where the Philistines could protect themselves from further attack.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As the Philistinesוּפְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים (ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia drew near נִגְּשׁ֔וּ (nig·gə·šū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against Israel, בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל֙ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel was וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be sacrificing מַעֲלֶ֣ה (ma·‘ă·leh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the burnt offering. הָעוֹלָ֔ה (hā·‘ō·w·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering But that הַה֤וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֨וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the LORD יְהוָ֣ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel thundered וַיַּרְעֵ֣ם (way·yar·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7481: To tumble, be violently agitated, to crash, to irritate loudly בְּקוֹל־ (bə·qō·wl-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּים֙ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and threw them into such confusion וַיְהֻמֵּ֔ם (way·hum·mêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 2000: To make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit that they fled וַיִּנָּגְפ֖וּ (way·yin·nā·ḡə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Samuel 7:10 NIV1 Samuel 7:10 NLT 1 Samuel 7:10 ESV 1 Samuel 7:10 NASB 1 Samuel 7:10 KJV 1 Samuel 7:10 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 7:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 7:10 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 7:10 French Bible 1 Samuel 7:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 7:10 As Samuel was offering up the burnt (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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