Thematic Bible: Defeats of


Thematic Bible



And Eglon gathered to him the sons of Ammon and Amalek, and went and struck down Israel [in defeat], and they took possession of the City of Palm Trees (Jericho). Verse ConceptsAmalekitesenemies, of Israel and JudahAmmonitesDefeat Of God's People

The battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers. Verse ConceptsBreastplatesArchers, Men Shot By

The messenger replied, “Israel has fled before the Philistines and there has also been a great slaughter among the people. Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been taken.” Verse ConceptsLossPriesthood, In OtThe Ark Moved AroundIsrael Fleeing

So about three thousand men from the sons of Israel went up there, but they fled [in retreat] from the men of Ai. Verse ConceptsdefeatThree Thousand And UpIsrael FleeingDefeat Of God's People

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. Verse ConceptsFour ThousandKilling Within Israel

David said to him, “How did it go? Please tell me.” He answered, “The people have fled from the battle. Also, many of the people have fallen and are dead; Saul and Jonathan his son are also dead.” Verse ConceptsIsrael FleeingWhat Manner?


You make us turn back from the enemy,
And those who hate us have taken spoil for themselves.
Verse ConceptsPlundering