2-4), Samuel convokes an assembly of
them at Mizpeh, near Jerusalem, in order to entreat for them that
the Philistine affliction may be turned away. This measure is of
course closely connected with the previously-mentioned abolition
of idolatry: for, after the guilt has ceased, the punishment also
must be removed. They assemble, draw water to pour it out before
Jehovah, fast, and confess their sins, at Mizpeh. When tbe
Philistines hear this, they are on the spot the very same day
and fall upon the assembly at its prayers. Samuel, however,
sacrifices a sucking lamb and cries for help to Jehovah, and the
engagement takes place while he is so occupied. Jehovah thunders
terribly against the Philistines and throws them into disorder, so
that they are forced to yield, and are pursued to a great
distance. And the Philistines, this is the end of the narrative,
were humbled and came no more into the coasts of Israel; and the
hand of Jehovah was against the Philistines all the days of
Samuel, and the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel
were recovered; Ekron and Gath and their coasts did Israel take
from the Philistines, and there was peace between Israel and the
Amorites.
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