1 Samuel 7:4 - New International Reader's Version

⁴ So the Israelites put away their statues of gods that were named Baal. They put away their statues of female gods that were named Ashtoreth. They served the Lord only.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ So the Israelites put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and served the Lord only.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ Then the children of Israel did put away the Baalim and the Ashtaroth, and served Jehovah only.

Common English Bible

⁴ So the Israelites got rid of the Baals and the Astartes and worshipped the LORD only.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ Therefore, the sons of Israel took away the Baals and Ashtaroth, and they served the Lord alone.

1 Samuel 7:4 Cross References

1 Kings 11:33

I will do these things because the tribes have deserted me. They have worshiped Ashtoreth, the female god of the people of Sidon. They have worshiped Chemosh, the god of the people of Moab. And they have worshiped Molek, the god of the people of Ammon. They have not lived the way I wanted them to. They have not done what is right in my eyes. They have not obeyed my rules and laws as Solomon’s father David did.

1 Kings 11:5

Solomon worshiped Ashtoreth. Ashtoreth was the female god of the Sidonians. He also worshiped Molek. Molek was the god of the Ammonites. The Lord hated that god.

1 Kings 8:48

And they turn back to you with all their heart and soul. Suppose it happens in the land of their enemies who took them away as prisoners. There they pray to you toward the land you gave their people long ago. They pray toward the city you have chosen. And they pray toward the temple I’ve built for your Name.

2 Kings 23:15

There was an altar at Bethel. It was at the high place made by Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit sin. Even that altar and high place were destroyed by Josiah. He burned the high place. He ground it into powder. He also burned the Asherah pole.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can’t save us. We won’t trust in our war horses. Our own hands have made statues of gods. But we will never call them our gods again. We are like children whose fathers have died. But you show us your tender love.”

Hosea 14:8

Ephraim will have nothing more to do with other gods. I will answer the prayers of my people. I will take good care of them. I will be like a healthy juniper tree to them. All the fruit they bear will come from me.”

Judges 2:11

The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. They served gods that were named Baal.

Judges 2:13

because they deserted him. They served Baal. They also served female gods that were named Ashtoreth.

1 Samuel 7:3

So Samuel spoke to all the Israelites. He said, “Do you really want to return to the Lord with all your hearts? If you do, get rid of your false gods. Get rid of your statues of female gods that are named Ashtoreth. Commit yourselves to the Lord. Serve him only. Then he will save you from the power of the Philistines.”

1 Samuel 7:5

Then Samuel said, “Gather all the Israelites together at Mizpah. I will pray to the Lord for you.”