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1 Samuel 7:7
ESV Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
NIV When the Philistines heard that Israel had assembled at Mizpah, the rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. When the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.
NASB Now when the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the governors of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the sons of Israel heard about it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
CSB When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.
NLT When the Philistine rulers heard that Israel had gathered at Mizpah, they mobilized their army and advanced. The Israelites were badly frightened when they learned that the Philistines were approaching.
KJV And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.

What does 1 Samuel 7:7 mean?

In the ancient Near East, almost no nation went to battle without first seeking assistance from their god or gods. This involved various rituals. When the Philistines hear that the entire nation of Israel has gathered at Mizpah to worship the Lord, they likely assume the Israelites are preparing to try to overthrow them.

The Philistines decide to attack before the Israelites attack them. The lords of the five major cities of the Philistines gather their forces and march from the west toward Mizpah, north of Jerusalem, to squash the rebellion.

Unprepared for war, the people of Israel are terrified at this news. The last time they had challenged the Philistines, twenty years earlier, Israelites had been slaughtered in horrific numbers (1 Samuel 4:2, 10). How many would be killed this time?
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