1Sa 4:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 4:1-22: 4:1b–7:2 The crisis surrounding the Ark of the Covenant demonstrated Israel’s need for Samuel’s leadership and fulfilled prophecies about Eli and his sons (3:11-14 ). 4:1b the Philistines: See profile for The Philistines at end of chapter. • The exact location of Ebenezer is unknown. It was probably just east of Aphek (see also 1 Sam 7:12 and corresponding study note). • Aphek was west of Shiloh, well inland and well north of Philistine territory. By camping there, the Philistines might have been trying to seize more Israelite territory.

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Summary for 1Sam 4:1-22: 4:1b–7:2 ^a The crisis surrounding the Ark of the Covenant demonstrated Israel’s need for Samuel’s leadership and fulfilled prophecies about Eli and his sons (3:11-14 ^b). 4:1b ^c the Philistines: See profile for The Philistines at end of chapter.

• The exact location of Ebenezer is unknown. It was probably just east of Aphek (see also 1 Sam 7:12 ^d and corresponding study note).

• Aphek was west of Shiloh, well inland and well north of Philistine territory. By camping there, the Philistines might have been trying to seize more Israelite territory.