1 Samuel 7:13So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more within the border of Israel. The hand of Yahweh was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
The setting
Israel, ~1050-1020 BC. For the remaining 30 years of Samuel's life, Philistine raids cease completely. Villages rebuild, trade routes reopen, children grow up without fear...
The emotion here: relieved and amazed at recording unprecedented lasting peace after generations of oppression
The original word
yad (יד) — hand, representing God's active power and authority against enemies
Why it matters
This 30-year peace was the longest period without Philistine attacks in 150 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 7:13
This peace lasted specifically 'all the days of Samuel' — tied to having godly leadership
Common misconceptionPeople think this means God will always keep all enemies away, but this peace was conditional on Israel's faithfulness and Samuel's godly leadership — not a blanket promise for all times.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 7:13
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 7:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 7:13 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, divine protection. Notable phrases: Philistines were subdued; hand of Yahweh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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