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Ebenezer

(stone of help), a stone set up by Samuel after a signal defeat of the Philistines, as a memorial of the “help” received on the occasion from Jehovah. (1 Samuel 7:12) Its position is carefully defined as between Mizpeh and Shen.

In the Bible

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Verses where Ebenezer is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 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.”

Scripture on Ebenezer

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Entries that reference Ebenezer

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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