Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Samuel 7:4
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So the Israelites put away the Baals and Ashtoreths and served only the LORD.
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Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.
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Then the children of Israel removed the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.
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Then the children of Israel did put away the Baalim and the Ashtaroth, and served Jehovah only.
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1 Samuel 7
2 And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.
3 Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.”
4 So the Israelites put away the Baals and Ashtoreths and served only the LORD.
5 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.”
6 When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.
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