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The children of Israel said to Samuel, "Don`t cease to cry to Yahweh our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines."
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Prayer as the First Resort
Facing a superior military force, the Israelites didn't rely on their own strength but on the power of prayer. Commentators explain that the people saw Samuel's intercession as more effective than any army. Their plea, 'Cease not to cry unto God for us,' shows their profound belief that God's salvation is accessed through fervent, persistent prayer.
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19th Century
Anglican
Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us. —The fear on the part of Israel was very natural. Unarmed—or, at least, ve…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel said to Samuel To whom they applied, not as the general of their forces, but as the proph…
Presbyterian
The Philistines invaded Israel. When sinners begin to repent and reform, they must expect that Satan will muster all his force against them and set…
