1 Samuel 4:2

The Philistines assembled in battle formation to meet Israel, and when the battle was over, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men on the battlefield.

Joshua 7:5-8

The men of Ai killed about thirty-six of Israel’s men, and chased them from the gate as far as [the bluffs of] Shebarim and struck them down as they descended [the steep pass], so the hearts of the people melted [in despair and began to doubt God’s promise] and became like water (disheartened).

Joshua 7:12

That is why the soldiers of Israel could not stand [and defend themselves] before their enemies; they turned their backs [and ran] before them, because they have become accursed. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy the things under the ban from among you.

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath stood and shouted to the battle lines of Israel, saying to them, “Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not the Philistine and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and have him come down to me.

1 Samuel 17:21

Israel and the Philistines drew up in battle formation, army against army.

Psalm 44:9-10


But now You have rejected us and brought us to dishonor,
And You do not go out with our armies [to lead us to victory].

Psalm 79:7-8


For they have devoured Jacob
And made his pasture desolate.

Psalm 106:40-41


Therefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against His people
And He detested His own inheritance.

Lamentations 3:40


Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.

Bible References

Put

1 Samuel 17:8
Goliath stood and shouted to the battle lines of Israel, saying to them, “Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not the Philistine and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and have him come down to me.

And they

Psalm 79:7

For they have devoured Jacob
And made his pasture desolate.
Psalm 106:40

Therefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against His people
And He detested His own inheritance.
Lamentations 3:40

Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.