The Israelites said to Samuel, "Don't stop crying out to the Lord our God for us, so that he will save us from the Philistines."

The children of Israel said to Samuel To whom they applied, not as the general of their forces, but as the prophet of the Lord; believing his prayers for them ...

David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 7, where the Ark of the Covenant comes to Kirjath Jearim, and Samuel preaches repentance and leads the nation to victory.

The children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.

In this chapter we have, II. The appearing of the glory of Samuel in his public services for the good of Israel, to whom he was raised up to be a judge.

In times of crisis, the people of Israel genuinely sought divine intervention, acknowledging their fears and need for help against the Philistines.

The sons of Israel said to Samuel, "Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that He will save us from the hand of the Philistines!" Clarke's Commentary · Dr. Constable's Expository Notes

4 февр. 2023 г. · NIV 1 Samuel 7:8 They said to Samuel, "Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that he may rescue us from the hand of the Philistines ...

8 The Israelites said to Samuel, "Don't stop crying out to the Lord our God for us, so that He will save us from the hand of the Philistines.".

This verse captures a moment of desperation and faith from the Israelites as they faced an impending attack from the Philistines.