1 Samuel 5:1

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After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.

Cross References

Psalm 78:61

He allowed his power to be taken captive and handed his glory over to an oppressor.

Isaiah 20:1

In the year when King Sargon of Assyria sent his commander-in-chief to fight against Ashdod, he captured it.

Amos 3:9

Announce in the palaces of Ashdod and in the palaces of Egypt, “Gather together on the mountains of Samaria. See the widespread confusion and oppression in Samaria.”

Acts 8:40

Philip found himself in the city of Azotus. He traveled through all the cities and spread the Good News until he came to the city of Caesarea.

Joshua 11:22

None of the people of Anak remained in Israel. Some of them were left in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.

Joshua 13:3

It extends from the Shihor River, east of Egypt, northward as far as the border of Ekron. This is considered to be Canaanite territory, even though there are five Philistine rulers over Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as the Avvim people

1 Samuel 4:1

Israel went to fight against the Philistines and camped near Ebenezer while the Philistines camped at Aphek.

1 Samuel 4:11

The ark of God was captured. Both of Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.

1 Samuel 4:22

“Israel’s glory is gone because the ark of God has been captured,” she said.

1 Samuel 6:1

The ark of the Lord had been in Philistine territory seven months

1 Samuel 7:12

Then Samuel took a rock and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer [Rock of Help] and said, “Until now the Lord has helped us.”