A stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate victory.
Ebenezer
Named in 3 verses of 1 Samuel, first in 1 Samuel 4:1.
אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶרEbenezer
About Ebenezer Written by AI
Ebenezer, meaning "stone of help," was a memorial stone set up by the prophet Samuel to commemorate a significant victory of the Israelites over the Philistines. The stone was erected between Mizpah and Shen, in the territory of Israel. Prior to this victory, the Israelites had suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Philistines, who captured the Ark of the Covenant (1Sa.4.1; 5:1). The Ark was eventually returned, and Samuel led the Israelites in a ceremony of repentance at Mizpah. When the Philistines attacked again, God intervened on behalf of Israel, causing confusion among the Philistines and leading to their defeat (1Sa.7.7-11). To commemorate this divine intervention and victory, Samuel set up the stone and named it Ebenezer, acknowledging God's help and deliverance (1Sa.7.12). The stone served as a reminder to the Israelites of God's faithfulness and power in their battles against their enemies.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- 1 Samuel 4:1
Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek.
- 1 Samuel 5:1
After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,
- 1 Samuel 7:12
Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.