OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 4:7

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The Philistines were afraid, for they said, “God has come into the camp.” They said, “Woe to us! For there has not been such a thing before.

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Verse 7. God: “Elohim.” Septuagint “these gods.” They speak of the true God according to their false ideas. Calmet.—Sighing. Septuagint “deliver us, O Lord, this day.”

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