1 Samuel 7:11
New International Version
The men of Israel rushed out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, slaughtering them along the way to a point below Beth Kar.

New Living Translation
The men of Israel chased them from Mizpah to a place below Beth-car, slaughtering them all along the way.

English Standard Version
And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them, as far as below Beth-car.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car.

King James Bible
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar.

New King James Version
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and drove them back as far as below Beth Car.

New American Standard Bible
And the men of Israel came out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and killed them as far as below Beth-car.

NASB 1995
The men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as below Beth-car.

NASB 1977
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as below Beth-car.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them down as far as below Beth-car.

Amplified Bible
And the men of Israel came out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as [the territory] below Beth-car.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to a place below Beth-car.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to a place below Beth-car.

American Standard Version
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car.

Contemporary English Version
The men of Israel left Mizpah and went after them as far as the hillside below Beth-Car, killing every enemy soldier they caught.

English Revised Version
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Israel's soldiers left Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and killed them as far as Beth Car.

Good News Translation
The Israelites marched out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines almost as far as Bethcar, killing them along the way.

International Standard Version
The men of Israel went out from Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as a point below Beth-car.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car.

NET Bible
Then the men of Israel left Mizpah and chased the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth Car.

New Heart English Bible
The men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and struck them, as far as below Beth Kar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car.

World English Bible
The men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them until they came under Beth Kar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the men of Israel go out from Mizpeh, and pursue the Philistines, and strike them to the place of Beth-Car.

Young's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel go out from Mizpeh, and pursue the Philistines, and smite them unto the place of Beth-Car.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel will go forth out of Mizpeh and they will pursue Philisteim, and they will strike them even from beneath to the House of Pasture.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the men of Israel going out of Masphath pursued after the Philistines, and made slaughter of them till they came under Bethchar.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the men of Israel, departing from Mizpah, pursued the Philistines, and they struck them down as far as the place which was below Bethcar.

New American Bible
Thereupon the Israelites rushed out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down even beyond Beth-car.

New Revised Standard Version
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and struck them down as far as beyond Beth-car.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh and pursued the Philistines and smote them as far as below Beth-jashan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the men of Israel went out from Metspaya and pursued the Philistines and attacked them with the sword unto below Bayth Yashan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the men of Israel went forth out of Massephath, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them to the parts under Baethchor.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel Subdues the Philistines
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. 12Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”…

Cross References
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.

Joshua 10:10
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.

2 Chronicles 20:22-24
The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.

Exodus 14:25
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 4:15
And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot.

1 Samuel 14:20-23
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. / And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. / When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. ...

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.

Psalm 18:14
He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.

Psalm 44:5
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.

Isaiah 28:21
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.


Treasury of Scripture

And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Bethcar.

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1 Samuel 7
1. They of Kiriath Jearim bring the ark to Abinadab, and sanctify Eleazar as guard
2. 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














The men of Israel
This phrase refers to the collective body of Israelites, God's chosen people, who were often called to act in unity against their enemies. The Hebrew term for "men" here is "ish," which can denote not just males but also warriors or representatives of the people. This highlights the communal and covenantal nature of Israel's identity, emphasizing their role as God's instrument of justice and deliverance.

went out from Mizpah
Mizpah, meaning "watchtower" in Hebrew, was a significant location for Israel. It served as a gathering place for the people, often for purposes of judgment or military action. The act of going out from Mizpah signifies a transition from a place of spiritual renewal and commitment to active engagement in God's mission. Historically, Mizpah was a site of covenant renewal, underscoring the importance of spiritual preparation before physical action.

pursued the Philistines
The Philistines were a perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition to God's purposes. The Hebrew root "radaph" for "pursued" implies a relentless chase, indicating the Israelites' determination and divine empowerment. This pursuit is not merely a physical chase but a spiritual victory over forces that sought to undermine God's covenant with Israel.

and struck them down
The phrase "struck them down" comes from the Hebrew "nakah," which means to smite or defeat. This action is a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver Israel from their enemies when they are faithful to Him. It reflects the divine justice executed through human agency, where God empowers His people to overcome those who oppose His will.

all the way to a point below Beth-car
Beth-car, meaning "house of the lamb," is a location whose exact historical site is uncertain, but its mention signifies the extent of Israel's victory. The phrase "all the way to" indicates a thorough and complete triumph, suggesting that God's deliverance is not partial but total. The reference to a "house of the lamb" can be seen as symbolic of peace and sacrifice, pointing to the ultimate peace and redemption found in Christ, the Lamb of God.

(11) Until they came under Beth-car.--"House of the Lamb," or, as some would render it, House of the Field. Of this place we know nothing; it was, no doubt, a Philistine fortress, where the scattered remains of the beaten host were able to rally and defend themselves.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the men
אַנְשֵׁ֤י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

charged out
וַיֵּ֨צְא֜וּ (way·yê·ṣə·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

Mizpah
הַמִּצְפָּ֔ה (ham·miṣ·pāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4709: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel

and pursued
וַֽיִּרְדְּפ֖וּ (way·yir·də·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute

the Philistines,
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

striking them down
וַיַּכּ֕וּם (way·yak·kūm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5221: To strike

all the way to
מִתַּ֖חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

an area below
לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

Beth-car.
כָּֽר׃ (kār)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1033: Beth-car -- 'place of a lamb', a place in Palestine


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