What does 1 Samuel 7:17 mean?

1 Samuel 7:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 7:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

15And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

16And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth-el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.

17And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.

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