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    Ebenezer

    אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר

    Ebenezer was a stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate Israel's victory over the Philistines (1Sa.4.1; 5:1; 7:12).

    Where the story of Ebenezer happensWhere the gazetteer locates Ebenezer, framed to them: Ebenezer. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Ebenezer
    Where the gazetteer locates Ebenezer
    verses
    3
    first named
    1 Samuel 4:1
    last named
    1 Samuel 7:12
    feature
    rock
    coordinates
    32.10°N · 34.96°E
    rock32.10°N · 34.96°E

    Izbet Sartah (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 3 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Ebenezer in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Ebenezer, meaning "stone of help," was a memorial stone set up by the prophet Samuel to commemorate a significant victory of the Israelites over the Philistines. The stone was erected between Mizpah and Shen, in the territory of Israel. Prior to this victory, the Israelites had suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Philistines, who captured the Ark of the Covenant (1Sa.4.1; 5:1). The Ark was eventually returned, and Samuel led the Israelites in a ceremony of repentance at Mizpah. When the Philistines attacked again, God intervened on behalf of Israel, causing confusion among the Philistines and leading to their defeat (1Sa.7.7-11). To commemorate this divine intervention and victory, Samuel set up the stone and named it Ebenezer, acknowledging God's help and deliverance (1Sa.7.12). The stone served as a reminder to the Israelites of God's faithfulness and power in their battles against their enemies.

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    1. 1 Samuel3 verses

      4:15:17:12

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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