1 Samuel 7:5 — 6, “Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.” Pouring water on the ground is an act of repentance, with Samuel’s prayer and judgement this event becomes an act of worship as well.