1 Samuel 12:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

But your ancestors forgot the Lord, so he let them be defeated by the Philistines, the king of Moab, and Sisera, the commander of Hazor's army.

Cross References

Judges 13:1

Once again the Israelites started disobeying the Lord. So he let the Philistines take control of Israel for 40 years.

Judges 10:7

The Lord was angry with Israel and decided to let Philistia and Ammon conquer them.

Judges 4:2

So the Lord let the Canaanite King Jabin of Hazor conquer Israel. Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, lived in Harosheth-Ha-Goiim.

Judges 3:12

Once more the Israelites started disobeying the Lord. So he let them be defeated by King Eglon of Moab,

Deuteronomy 32:18

You turned away from God, your Creator; you forgot the Mighty Rock, the source of your life.

Jeremiah 2:32

A bride could not forget to wear her jewelry to her wedding, but you have forgotten me day after day.

Isaiah 63:10

Then the Lord's people turned against him and made his Holy Spirit sad. So he became their enemy and attacked them.

Psalm 106:21

You worked powerful miracles to save them from Egypt, but they forgot about you

Judges 3:31

Shamgar the son of Anath was the next to rescue Israel. In one battle, he used a sharp wooden pole to kill 600 Philistines.

Judges 2:14

with the Israelites that he let other nations raid Israel and steal their crops and other possessions. Enemies were everywhere, and the Lord always let them defeat Israel in battle. The Lord had warned Israel he would do this, and now the Israelites were miserable.

Deuteronomy 32:30

How could one enemy soldier chase a thousand of Israel's troops? Or how could two of theirs pursue ten thousand of ours? It can only happen if the Lord stops protecting Israel and lets the enemy win.

1 Samuel 12:15

If you're stubborn and refuse to obey the Lord, he will turn against you and your king.

2 Samuel 7:11

when I let judges rule my people. And I have kept your enemies from attacking you. Now I promise that you and your descendants will be kings.