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1 Samuel 4:7 Β· KJV

"And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.
6And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.
7And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore.
8Woe 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.
9Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.

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Reflection Questions

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What does fear of God mean to you?

2

How do you respond to moments of spiritual awakening?

3

When have you felt the presence of God in your life?

Life Application

spirituality

Acknowledge moments when you feel God's presence. Reflect on how these experiences shape your faith.

courage

In times of fear, remember that God is with you. Find strength in your faith to face challenges.

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