Run, Connect, Pray ✡ "A Binyaminite Ran From The Battlefield And Reached Shilo The Same Day" - Israel365

A Binyaminite ran from the battlefield and reached Shiloh the same day; his clothes were rent and there was earth on his head. I Samuel 4:12 (The Israel Bible™)   וַיָּרָץ אִישׁ־בִּנְיָמִן מֵהַמַּעֲרָכָה וַיָּבֹא שִׁלֹה בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא וּמַדָּיו קְרֻעִים וַאֲדָמָה עַל־רֹאשׁוֹ שמואל א ד:יב va-yRATZ EESH been-ya-MEEN me-ha-ma'a-ra-KHA va-ya-VO shee-LO ba-YOM ha-HOO u-MA-dav K'-RU-eem ve-a-da-MAH al RO-sho

Today's Israel Inspiration The Book of Samuel records that shortly after the Jews entered the Land of Israel, they fought a battle against the Philistines. The narrative continues with a young man from the tribe of Benjamin running from the scene of the battle to Shiloh where the High Priest Eli was awaiting a report. Tradition holds that the runner was a young King Saul who ran 42 kilometers from Eben Ezer to Shiloh. That same 26.2 miles is the official length of an Olympic marathon. As such, this run recorded in the Book of Samuel was the first marathon in history! Today, runners from around the world participate in the Bible Marathon, running in the footsteps of King Saul through the scenic Biblical Heartland of Israel and connecting with their history and faith.   Click to run in the footsteps of the Bible » Run the Bible Marathon, Connect With Your Faith One of the first runs recorded in human history is mentioned in the Bible, in the beginning of the book of Samuel. The Bible Marathon renews this run from Rosh Ha'Ain to Ancient Shilo.   Watch and be inspired » 2,000 Marathon Runners Trace King Saul’s Biblical Race Through Shiloh Deep in Israel’s Biblical heartland, an annual marathon brings thousands of athletes to run in the very footsteps of the Bible, tracing an ancient path run by King Saul himself in the days of the prophets.   Read More » Plant a tree to strengthen the borders of Jewish communities in Israel.   Plant Now » Today's Israel Photo Ruins of an ancient synagogue in Shiloh, Israel. Photo by Shutterstock.    If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel.   Thank You to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Ruth P. from California; Kathleen M. from Florida; Barbara S. from New Jersey; Mellany M. from Canada. Shop the Israel365 Store »  Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to David K. from Florida; Mary K. from New Jersey; Abrom F. from New York; Cari C. from California. Plant Vineyards in Samaria »   Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Anders M. from Norway; Heli L. from Finland; Hartwin D. from South Africa; Viki W. from Oklahoma. Donate to Holocaust Survivors Now »  Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Really Enjoy the Information From Israel365” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch » We really enjoy the information we get from Israel365. Even being Gentiles we believe it is our duty as believers in Christ to bless the Jewish people, not only with love gifts but in prayer also. --Kerry Hingston Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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