Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From year to year he went on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all those places. New Living Translation Each year he traveled around, setting up his court first at Bethel, then at Gilgal, and then at Mizpah. He judged the people of Israel at each of these places. English Standard Version And he went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. And he judged Israel in all these places. Berean Standard Bible Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. King James Bible And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. New King James Version He went from year to year on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, and judged Israel in all those places. New American Standard Bible And he used to go annually on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places. NASB 1995 He used to go annually on circuit to Bethel and Gilgal and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places. NASB 1977 And he used to go annually on circuit to Bethel and Gilgal and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places. Legacy Standard Bible And he used to go annually on circuit to Bethel and Gilgal and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places. Amplified Bible He used to go annually on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places. Christian Standard Bible Every year he would go on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah and would judge Israel at all these locations. Holman Christian Standard Bible Every year he would go on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah and would judge Israel at all these locations. American Standard Version And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places. Contemporary English Version Every year he would go around to the towns of Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah where he served as judge for the people. English Revised Version And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every year he went around to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah in order to judge Israel in all those places. Good News Translation Every year he would go around to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, and in these places he would settle disputes. International Standard Version He went on a circuit each year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all those places. Majority Standard Bible Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. NET Bible Year after year he used to travel the circuit of Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah; he used to judge Israel in all of these places. New Heart English Bible He went from year to year in circuit to Bethel and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places. Webster's Bible Translation And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. World English Bible He went from year to year in a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has gone from year to year, and gone around Beth-El, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel [in] all these places; Young's Literal Translation and he hath gone from year to year, and gone round Beth-El, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all these places; Smith's Literal Translation And he went as often as from year to year, and be turned about the House of God, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and he judged Israel in all these places. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he went every year about to Bethel and to Galgal and to Masphath, and he judged Israel in the aforesaid places. Catholic Public Domain Version And he went each year, traveling around to Bethel, and to Gilgal, and to Mizpah, and he judged Israel in the above-stated places. New American Bible He made a yearly circuit, passing through Bethel, Gilgal and Mizpah and judging Israel at each of these places. New Revised Standard Version He went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all these places. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el and Gilgal and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he went on from year to year and was going around to Bayth Eil and Galgala and to Metspaya, and he judged Israel and all these regions OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he went year by year, and went round Baethel, and Galgala, and Massephath; and he judged Israel in all these consecrated places. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel Subdues the Philistines…15So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. 16Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. 17Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.… Cross References Judges 4:5 And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment. 1 Samuel 8:1-3 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. 1 Samuel 10:25 Then Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home. 1 Samuel 11:14-15 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. 1 Samuel 15:34 Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 25:1 When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran. 2 Chronicles 19:5-7 He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” Deuteronomy 16:18 You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment. Acts 13:20 All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. Acts 3:24 Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days. Acts 7:45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, Treasury of Scripture And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. 1 Samuel 7:17 And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD. in circuit [heb] and he circuited Judges 5:10 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way. Judges 10:4 And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead. Judges 12:14 And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. Jump to Previous Annually Bethel Beth-El Circuit Israel Judged Judging Mizpah Mizpeh Places Round Turn UsedJump to Next Annually Bethel Beth-El Circuit Israel Judged Judging Mizpah Mizpeh Places Round Turn Used1 Samuel 7 1. They of Kiriath Jearim bring the ark to Abinadab, and sanctify Eleazar as guard2. 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 Every year he would go on a circuit This phrase indicates a regular, annual practice by Samuel, suggesting a structured and consistent approach to leadership. The concept of a circuit implies a predetermined route, reflecting the organized nature of Samuel's ministry. This practice ensured that justice and spiritual guidance were accessible to all Israelites, not just those near a central location. It highlights the importance of consistent spiritual oversight and accountability. from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah judging Israel in all these places Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelA prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel played a crucial role in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy. He was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, and served under Eli the priest. 2. Bethel A significant location in Israel's history, Bethel was a place of worship and a site where God appeared to Jacob. It was part of Samuel's circuit as he judged Israel. 3. Gilgal Another key location, Gilgal was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. It held historical and religious significance as a place of renewal and covenant. 4. Mizpah A gathering place for Israel, Mizpah was where Samuel called the people to repentance and where they experienced victory over the Philistines through God's intervention. 5. Judging Israel Samuel's role as a judge involved leading, guiding, and making legal decisions for the people of Israel, ensuring they followed God's laws. Teaching Points Faithful LeadershipSamuel's consistent circuit demonstrates the importance of faithful and consistent leadership in guiding God's people. Leaders today should strive to be present and active in their communities. Spiritual Renewal The locations Samuel visited were significant for Israel's spiritual history. Believers are encouraged to seek places and practices that renew their faith and commitment to God. Justice and Righteousness Samuel's role as a judge underscores the biblical call to justice. Christians are called to uphold justice and righteousness in their personal and communal lives. Repentance and Victory Mizpah represents a place of repentance and divine victory. Believers are reminded that true victory comes through repentance and reliance on God. God's Faithfulness Samuel's life and ministry reflect God's faithfulness to His people. Christians can trust in God's continued faithfulness in their lives.(16) To Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel.--These centres, it is observable, were all situated in the southern part of the land, in the tribe of Benjamin. This leads us to the conclusion that the power of Samuel, if not exclusively, was chiefly exercised among the southern tribes. The whole subsequent story of the chosen people seems to tell us that the religion of the Eternal at an early date became corrupted m the north of the Promised Land, and that the restoration of faith and purification of life--the result of the great work of Samuel--was so much less marked in the northern than in the southern tribes, that when the strong hand of Solomon was removed, a formal secession from the southern league at once took place. This was followed by a rapid deterioration both in faith and practice in the northern kingdom of Israel. The places mentioned as the centres where Samuel "judged" were all holy sites, and at different periods of the year, no doubt, were crowded with pilgrims from distant parts of the land. Hebrew Every yearשָׁנָה֙ (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year he would go וְהָלַ֗ךְ (wə·hā·laḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk on a circuit וְסָבַב֙ (wə·sā·ḇaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround from מִדֵּ֤י (mid·dê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough Bethel אֵ֔ל (’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah to Gilgal וְהַגִּלְגָּ֖ל (wə·hag·gil·gāl) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1537: Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine to Mizpah, וְהַמִּצְפָּ֑ה (wə·ham·miṣ·pāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4709: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel judging וְשָׁפַט֙ (wə·šā·p̄aṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in אֵ֥ת (’êṯ) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those places. הַמְּקוֹמ֖וֹת (ham·mə·qō·w·mō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Links 1 Samuel 7:16 NIV1 Samuel 7:16 NLT 1 Samuel 7:16 ESV 1 Samuel 7:16 NASB 1 Samuel 7:16 KJV 1 Samuel 7:16 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 7:16 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 7:16 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 7:16 French Bible 1 Samuel 7:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 7:16 He went from year to year (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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