1 Samuel 4:8

“Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness.”

"Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness." - 1 Samuel 4:8
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What does 1 Samuel 4:8 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 4:8 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness." This verse is uttered by the Philistines when they…

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Recognizing the Fear of God: A Lesson from 1 Samuel 4:8

The biblical account in 1 Samuel 4:8 conveys profound fear, awareness, and recognition of the divine authority of God. In KJV, the verse reads, "Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the…

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A Cry for Deliverance: A Prayer Inspired by 1 Samuel 4:8

O Lord Almighty, in the reverent shadow of Your holiness, I approach Your throne of grace. As my heart echoes the lament of the Israelites in the days of the Philistines, I am reminded of their cry: "Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these…

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1 Samuel 8:19 - "¶ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;"
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1 Samuel 8:1 - "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel."
1 Samuel 8:22 - "And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city."
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