The Philistines Defeat Israel - The Book of 1 Samuel
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In this Bible Story, Israel is defeated at the hands of the Philistines. Israel summoned the ark of the covenant to the battle field, but the Philistines defeated them and took the ark, and all of Israel mourned the loss of the ark.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 4. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 4:22 from the King James Version.Episode 76: The wisdom and closeness to God of Samuel brought comfort to the people. But on the outskirts, the Philistines were plotting an attack against Israel. After losing the first battle, the elders of Israel remembered the battles fought during the time of Joshua and brought the Ark of God onto the battlefield. God was not for this plan and Israel lost both the battle and the Ark. When the news came to Eli the priest that his sons were dead, and the Ark had been lost, he succumbed to his grief and died. But we can still take hope because our God is not a weak and worthless God, and He cannot be captured by men as the Philistines will soon learn.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.