1 Samuel 4:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

Philistines, be brave and fight hard! If you don't, those Hebrews will rule us, just as we've been ruling them. Fight and don't be afraid.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:13

Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong.

Judges 13:1

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

2 Samuel 10:12

Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the cities of our God. I pray that the Lord will do whatever pleases him.”

Isaiah 33:1

You defeated my people. Now you're in for trouble! You've never been destroyed, but you will be destroyed; you've never been betrayed, but you will be betrayed. When you have finished destroying and betraying, you will be destroyed and betrayed in return.

Judges 10:7

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

Isaiah 14:2

Other nations will lead them home, and Israel will make slaves of them in the land that belongs to the Lord. Israel will rule over those who once governed and mistreated them.

1 Samuel 4:8

We're in big trouble! Who can save us from these powerful gods? They're the same gods who made all those horrible things happen to the Egyptians in the desert.

1 Samuel 14:21

There were also some hired soldiers in the Philistine camp, who now switched to Israel's side and fought for Saul and Jonathan.