And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.
While Samuel was making the burnt offering, the Philistines came close to fight against Israel. But the LORD sent loud thunder that day against the Philistines, which threw them into confusion and panic, and they were defeated by Israel.
God powerfully intervened with thunder to defeat Israel's enemies while Samuel was offering a sacrifice, showing that God fights for His people.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during Samuel's leadership as Israel's judge, when the Philistines were Israel's dominant enemy who controlled much of their territory. The Israelites had recently repented and returned to worshiping God after years of spiritual decline. Samuel had called for this gathering at Mizpah for national repentance and prayer.
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