1 Samuel 7:17

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Puis il revenait à Rama, où était sa maison; et là il jugeait Israël, et il y bâtit un autel à l'Eternel.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Samuel went back to his home in Ramah, where he would judge Israel and build an altar to worship God. Samuel was an important leader and judge during this time.

Explained for Children

Imagine Samuel as a teacher who goes back to his classroom every day. His classroom was in a place called Ramah, where he taught people about God and made important decisions for his community. He also built a special place there to say thank you to God, just like you might build a fort in your backyard to play.

Historical Background

The Book of 1 Samuel was written during the time of the early Israelite monarchy, likely by a prophet or scribe. It was written to show the transition from the era of judges to the establishment of kings in Israel. The verse highlights Samuel's role as a judge and a religious leader.

Living It Out Today

Just like Samuel who built an altar to worship God, it's important for us to find ways to regularly express our gratitude and devotion to God in our daily lives. This could be through prayer, reading the Bible, or setting aside a special place in your home for reflection.

Topics

• leadership
• judgment
• worship
• altar
• service
• faith

Related Verses

• Exodus 20:24
• 1 Kings 3:15
• 1 Chronicles 23:25
• John 4:20-24
• Acts 17:22-23

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Samuel return to Ramah?

Samuel returned to Ramah because it was his home, where he could lead and judge the people of Israel and also build an altar to worship God.

What does it mean to judge Israel?

Judging Israel meant that Samuel was responsible for making decisions based on God's laws and guiding the people in righteousness and justice.

Why did Samuel build an altar?

Samuel built an altar to worship and offer sacrifices to God, as a place where the people could come to pray and express their devotion to God.

What can we learn from Samuel's dedication?

From Samuel's dedication, we can learn the importance of setting aside specific places and times for worship and devotion, just as Samuel did by building an altar in Ramah.