1 Samuel 7:12

¹²Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “The LORD helped us until now.”b

In 1 Samuel 7, Israel experiences a profound spiritual revival under Samuel's leadership. After years of Philistine oppression and the Ark's absence, Samuel calls the people to repentance at Mizpah. They confess their sins, remove their idols, and commit to serving the Lord alone. God then intervenes miraculously, throwing the Philistines into confusion and granting Israel a decisive victory. This chapter marks a turning point, establishing Samuel's authority as a prophet and judge, and ushering in a period of peace.

References· 1 Samuel 7

a: v.3 — Luke 4:8, Deuteronomy 13:4, Matthew 4:10, Deuteronomy 6:13, Isaiah 55:7, Joshua 24:14, John 4:24, Deuteronomy 10:20, Joshua 24:23, Joel 2:12-13
b: v.12 — 2 Corinthians 1:10, Joshua 4:9, Acts 26:22, Genesis 22:14, Genesis 35:14, 1 Samuel 5:1, Isaiah 46:3-4, Genesis 31:45-52, Joshua 24:26-27, Genesis 28:18-19

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