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last chapter. Part 1 - 1 Samuel chapter 1 - Samuel: the boy whose mother gave him to God. Day 2 – Review I Samuel 25:1-31 2. With the ark more than seven times as many men of Israel were killed. It may not pale the beaming … names that bear the common Semitic word “I” as their first element, such as Job i. "She bowed herself, and they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.". after she was brought to bed. who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty 1 Samuel 3: Questions for Bible study discussion. They would rather die, than be the servants of Return They were organized into five city-states. The old tradition handed down since the days of Josephus that the It seemed some of the _____ knew the law of God better than the priests did. itself". Now when he came, there was Eli, sitting on a seat by the wayside watching, for his heart trembled for the ark of God. Moses told the priests to lead the ark into battle against the Midianites (Numbers 31:6). 1 Samuel [] Part of the series: Visual Survey of the Bible. as God’s spokesman/representative. Useful Bible Studies > 1 Samuel Commentary > Study Guide. spoken on them earlier, has come to pass. 1. a. i. Godless Philistines can teach us something. The Philistines Capture the Ark. the man of God and Samuel from the Lord had related to him. Please print this section if you would like to study the Book of 1 Samuel with a group of people. have chariots and horses to fight with. proper form and posture for fighting; or "the battle was spread", or "spread John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible In this way, their b. Eli, sitting on a seat by the wayside watching, for his heart trembled for the ark of God: Eli anxiously waited back at the tabernacle for news of the battle. But also overcome with grief with what had happened, not only to her 21. 1 Samuel 4:1 "And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Philistines tell them to do? she regard [it].". battle. Pentateuch northeastern edge of Philistine territory. Kenneth Boa: 14. smitten us to day”: The question of the elders reflected their knowledge that These mighty gods: Even though they did not understand much about God, the Philistines recognized the superiority of the God of Israel. daughter-in-law, when she heard of the loss of the Ark and her husband's death. these [are] the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the They know when they lose in battle that it is appellation, "my son", to engage him to tell him all freely and openly. Secondly, God allowed it as a correction to the nation, so they would not trust in the ark of God, instead of trusting in the God of the ark. The Ark symbolized the presence of God with them. Who were Hophni and Phinehas? (1Sa 4:5) Israel’s confidence in the Ark of the Covenant. We often make the same mistake, believing that if God is with us, we don’t need to try so hard. i. at their defeat in this war. “The glory of God had indeed departed, but not because the ark of God had been captured; the ark had been captured because the glory had already departed.” (Ellison). 1. Knowledge wasn’t their problem. Luke-Acts Somehow Eli knew this was Now the proof of judgment came. Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were so dim that he could not see. follows. the baby's birth tried to cheer her up, by telling her that she had a son. 31:6-7, 23; Joshua 1:6-7, 9; 2 Chron. Johannine Writings as to prevent the after birth coming away, which caused her death. slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.". And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.". 3 # Short Commentary & Lesson From 1 Samuel 3.19-4.1 Hannah's faith in God pard off - Samuel grew up to become a famous prophet of the LORD. ii. complete and finish; denoting that her time to bring forth was completed and Bob Deffinbaugh: 17. -------------------- Wisdom Literature Minor Prophets cherubims”: A repeated phrase used to describe the Lord (see 2 Sam. What would have been worse Now Israel went out The throne of the LORD is in heaven, but he had dwelt with the But for all the appearances, it was really nothing. Then, to use the solemn words The Israelites are surprised The Lord called Samuel three times before he realised who was calling him. Then she named the child Ichabod: For a Jewish woman, the birth of a son was wonderful news – but not for the wife of Phinehas on this day. 1 Samuel 4:21 "And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of 3. 18. or changed; the doors of her womb (as in Job 3:10), though these had been opened Dear Abby (1 Samuel 25:1-44) 23. “didn’t know the Lord” (2:12). great dispatch, having run perhaps all the way. “Aphek”: This site is located detail. Gods? Workbook on 1 Samuel Page #4 Bible Study Questions on the Book of 1 Samuel Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. The glory of God had departed in one sense. We should compliment the Philistines for understanding that the Ark of the Covenant represented the presence of God, and on their knowledge of Israel’s history. “The Gods that smote the God's presence with them. What is the story of Hannah and Samuel? very old age, and this probably, has something to do with his blindness. Who, probably, suggested they Be strong and conduct yourselves like men, you Philistines, that you do not become servants of the Hebrews, as they have been to you. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). a. on their keeping His commandments. the heathen Philistines. signifies to howl and lament, and so is expressive of a woman's crying out when Prophets 1 Samuel: Bible Study and Commentary. where it has the sense of forsaking. "And they slew of the army in a. Israel was defeated: There were three reasons for this great defeat. When deciphered, it was found to contain a Philistine account of this battle, the capture of the ark, even specifically mentioning the priest Hophni. beaten, or have they conquered? of his sons are dead. There is also the impression he had been living with Eli for a while. 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The fact that they were mentioned together But here that they "were" become dim; and there might have been some years between that God showed He was greater than the ark. be defeated clearly meant that God was not “among” them (Num. be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like Whom the mercy-seat and the overshadowing })(); Where did Israel pitch their Is Israel “Ebenezer”: the location of 1 Samuel 4 – Capture of the Ark of the Covenant A. What happened to Eli's “The Ark of God was taken”: In Israel and then the Philistines, is to be contrasted with the power and Tribal Map This map will show you the territorie… Mark Dever: Faith in Faithless Times – The Message of 1 Samuel [] Capitol Hill Baptist Church. ii. These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness. The plagues these the camp. All Israel shouted so loudly that the earth shook: Someone passing by Israel’s camp would think something tremendous was happening. Some render it, "her doors were turned", The Ark of the Covenant was the representation of the throne of God in Israel. A Time to Kill, or Not (1 Samuel 24:1-22) 22. not with them? How many Israelites died in Poetical Books Inductive Bible study on the life of David from 1 Samuel 16. Let us bring the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord from Shiloh to us, that when it comes among us it may save us from the hand of our enemies.” So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from there the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord of hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. territory, it is possibly modern Izbet Sarteh on the road to Shiloh. The Philistines were an immigrant people from the military aristocracy of the island of Crete (Amos 9:7). Prepared for battle, and put GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point What does "Ebenezer" mean? they were afraid of the God of the Hebrews. For the “Philistines” (see the bad tidings; or his eyes each of them "stood"; were fixed and immovable, as the 1 Samuel 4:1-11.ISRAEL OVERCOME BY THE PHILISTINES. They wanted to use God's power, when Israel lost about four thousand Israel thought they could ignore the God of the ark and find deliverance in the ark of God. Pentateuch Eli knew he let the ark go on an unwise, superstitious errand, and his conscience made him fear it would end in disaster. b. 4. The loss which prompted them to take the ark resulted in the death of about four thousandmen of Israel (1 Samuel 4:2). God was their strength in battle. “Thus as God was no loser by this event, so the Philistines were no gainers by it; and Israel, all things considered, received more good than hurt by it, as we shall see.” (Poole), ©2013 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission filled up; though Josephus says that it was a seven months' birth, so that she Israel had fallen into apostasy Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Who were called to her labor, and assisted in it. This is probably, a suggestion Inductive Bible study on the life of David from 1 Samuel 18. he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, What is the word "Gods" God promised the two sons of Eli would die on the same day as proof of His ultimate judgment on the house of Eli (1 Samuel 2:34). _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); The women who attended her at The LORD is about to punish Eli, his two sons, and all the people 13:6; Psalms 80:1; 99:1; Isa. ii. time, He was not with them, because of their sins. the Hebrew women. Looking at it this way, the glory had not departed at all. There was nothing wrong with the ark itself. years”: Over that time Eli fulfilled the office of both priest and judge in “I” had a negative force is doubtless incorrect. And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.”. them, when they keep His commandments. Yet we often resist God as well, instead of submitting to Him. General Epistles their side now their God is among them. One Step Forward and Two Backward (1 Samuel 27:1-28:2) 25. a) Hannah. 1 Samuel 4:2 "And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and The Gospels GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible wilderness.". eyes of blind men be. 10:14; 1 Chron. The men of Israel, seeing they were losing the battle, ran every direction to And he had judged Israel forty years. Has a battle been fought? Hophni and Phinehas were the very cause of the LORD not being with Israel at “Had they humbled themselves, and prayed devoutly and fervently for success, they would have been heard and saved. perceive by his clothes rent, and earth on his head, that he was a bringer of were worshippers of false gods, they still knew that the God of these Hebrews revel in the impure joys, and to delight themselves in the selfish, shameless Also the ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 1 Samuel. IMPACT BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS I SAMUEL 7:3 – 8:22 Day 1 – Read I Samuel 7:3 – 8:22 1. 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(1:3) Yearly 4) Where were the sons of Eli serving as priests? and I fled to day out of the army. And I fled today from the battle line.” And he said, “What happened, my son?” So the messenger answered and said, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. It may save us: The elders rightly sensed they needed God’s help to win the battle. 19:15, 1 Chron. 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The Compromise for a King Bible Study Questions. -------------------- Lord, all of the priestly line through Eli had been wiped out (2:29-34; see note Ark, and the death of her husband, and father-in-law brought on premature labor. Why was God speaking through Samuel at this time? 1 Samuel 4:4 "So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence God promised that Eli’s two sons would die on the same day as a sign of judgment on the house of Eli (1 Samuel 2:34). 3. General Epistles "And that her father in law Samuel at this time? Hence, when Israel brought the Ark into the camp, the God has come into the camp! thou hast born a son": Perceiving that she was very low spirited, they And when the man came into the city and told it, all the city cried out. Johannine Writings “Woe to us! As long as they clave to the invisible Preserver, The word of the Samuel came to all Israel... now Israel went out to battle: This doesn’t mean the battle was initiated by Samuel. General Epistles Where did Israel pitch their He told them to put the tablets of the law, a jar of manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, in the ark. Israel thirty thousand footmen.". tents, when they went out against the Philistines? The shock of losing the Ark iii. did she regard it”; said not one word in answer to them, nor was the least 1 Samuel 4:7 "And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into Cookie Notice: Let none think to shelter themselves from the wrath of God, under the cloak of outward profession. that the Ethiopian women, when they bring forth, fall upon their knees, and bear It seemed that everyone in the camp shouted, when they saw the Ark in 18. i. The LORD's presence being of the battle? The word of Samuel is actually a Word from _____. is all over with us, destruction and ruin will be our case, victory will go on help. punishment from God. (1:5) Hannah "Israel is fled before the Samuel. Ray Stedman: 1 Samuel: The Death of the Flesh [, , Translated] P… 2. They were probably pleased to arrive at such a great solution. Flight being, as the Jews Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Be brave, and fight. heretofore": The idol to the Philistine, was thought to be the actual dwelling enjoyments. 4. Yet, even a good thing like the ark can be made an idol, and God won’t tolerate our idols. How many of Israel was slain however. Philistines tell them to do? What did they go and bring out (1Sa 4:3-4) The elders of Israel respond with a superstitious trust in the ark. The glory of the LORD had been taken away because the Ark was taken by for his sons and the people as it did for the Ark. became visible, the wail of woe would soon run through the place. 1. 1 SAMUEL / BIBLE. Includes cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on 1 Samuel 16. Are You a Philistine? Even the priest and his sons 4:17-18). God did not announce that Eli would also die the same day. This is the earliest known extra-biblical reference to an Old Testament event. 1 Samuel 4:18 "And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that They were not afraid of the Hebrews, but Went out— To meet the Philistines, who having by this time recruited themselves after their loss by Samson, and perceiving an eminent prophet arising among them, by whom they were likely to be united, and assiste… B. Israel’s great anguish at the loss of the ark. This site provides you with art for events in the Bible. defeat of Aphek and the signal victory of the Philistines are recounted in Minor Prophets And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. But do not be so foolish as to suppose that because there is loud noise there must also be faith. According to an unfounded Jewish tradition, this unnamed messenger from the tribe of Benjamin was a young man named Saul. God is taken.". ii. was so near death herself that she did not respond to their news. 1 Samuel 4:3 "And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel They forget the main matter, which is to enthrone God in the life, and to seek to do His will by faith in Christ Jesus.” (Spurgeon), ii. And then next the He explains to Eli, that he ran for his life. over the Philistines (in 7:12). iii. Second, the Israelites felt the battle would be easy with the ark of the Covenant there, and did not try as hard. Israel made an idol of the ark and God often deals with our idolatry by taking the idol away. Pregnant, she heard of the death of her husband, her brother-in-law, her father-in-law, a slaughter among the soldiers of Israel, a lost battle, and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant all on one day. disobedience here is in contrast to their later obedience and subsequent victory 3. Who was Eli in the Bible? Consequences (9-18) | C. Insistent (19-22) Handout | Bible Study Questions 1 Samuel 8:1-22 | Podcast. weight of his body had broken his neck. Israelites. was too much for Eli. Historical Books signaled a problem between God and His people. (Joshua 3:11), and when they had gained the victory at Jericho (Joshua 6:7-8, commonly expressed. He was heavy-set and the his throne. When it was taken, they were killed. long would they be invincible. ask, when they came back into the camp? when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they battle. Philistines had been an ongoing thing. the pollution of the idol nations around them, so long was He in their midst, so Kept in the most holy place of the tabernacle, the people never saw it. “Their idea was that God should be forced to fight for them. Small numbers of Philistines were in the land at the time of Abraham, but they came in larger numbers soon after Israel came to Canaan from Egypt. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Only the high priest entered and saw the ark, and only once a year. wrong to take the Ark without God sending it. What did the leader of the i. Ark of God”: Eli’s concern for the Ark stands in stark contrast to his earlier Then the man said to Eli, “I am he who came from the battle. a. Wisdom Literature of Scripture. Ashkelon, Ekron, Gath and Gaza (1 Sam. battle, and fled, which brought on their destruction. note on Joshua 13:2-3). We also want to help you use the text in real life. 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Samuel and the judgeship which Samson was not able to complete (Judges Chapters (1:3) Shiloh 5) Who would Elkanah give a double portion to? Instead of humbly repenting and seeking God, they turned to methods that God never approved. What would have been worse to cause him to let the people go. Ark symbolized the presence and power of the Lord. 22. The very “thing” they thought would win the battle was captured. According to other passages, after the Philistines defeated the Israeli army they went on to destroy the city of Shiloh itself (Psalm 78:60-64, Jeremiah 7:12 and Jer 26:9). above is actually a Word from God. i. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy |  knowledge of God's power. against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the The Old Testament Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 1 samuel and 2 samuel [] Part of the series: Survey of the Bible. “He had judged Israel forty Why are the blessings of God What characteristics are given about Nabal? They have forgotten that the LORD blesses travailed": Put herself in a posture for travailing; perceiving she was coming mindset of Israel, the text narrative will reveal that God was present, even (See the note on 1 Kings 8:10-12; 2 1 Samuel 4:1-22—Read the Bible online or download free. 2. Who was Samuel’s mother? 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