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1 Samuel 3:20

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All Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Yahweh.

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Dan marked Israel’s northern extent and Beersheba its southern boundary, so “from Dan to Beersheba” means all Israel recognized Samuel as the LORD’s established prophet. Shiloh, in the central hill country, was the sanctuary site where the LORD revealed himself to Samuel and from which his prophetic ministry became known.

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1 Samuel 3:20 mentions Beersheba, Dan and Shiloh.

Beersheba · gugganij
Dan · Lajoya02
Shiloh · RonAlmog

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