1 Samuel 7 thru 9
1 Samuel 7 thru 9 1 Samuel 7 focuses on the Israelites' repentance and Samuel's leadership as a judge. Here's an outline of the chapter: 1. The Ark of the Covenant in Kiriath-Jearim (1 Samuel 7:1-2): - The Ark remained in the house of Abinadab for twenty years. - Samuel called the Israelites to gather in Mizpah to repent and return to the Lord. 2. Samuel's intercession and sacrifice (1 Samuel 7:3-6): - Samuel encouraged the Israelites to put away their foreign gods and idols. - They fasted and confessed their sins, seeking God's deliverance from the Philistines. - Samuel offered a burnt offering to the Lord. 3. The defeat of the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:7-14): - The Philistines were alarmed by the Israelites' gathering at Mizpah and prepared for battle. - Samuel cried out to the Lord, and God thundered against the Philistines, causing confusion. - The Israelites pursued the Philistines and were victorious, reclaiming the cities the Phili