The Ark is brought to Kiriath-jearim; Samuel leads Israel to seek the Lord and He protects them against the Philistines.

• Note the actions Samuel directs Israel to take in verse 3. Meditate on these and apply them to your life.
• In verse 12, “Ebenezer” means “the stone of help.”
• How did Samuel lead Israel in their response to the Philistines? Compare this with Proverbs 3:5–6.