1 Samuel 6:1

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

Cross References

Psalm 78:61

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

1 Samuel 5:1

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

1 Samuel 5:12

The people who didn’t die were struck with tumors. So the cry of the city went up to heaven.

1 Samuel 5:3

Early the next day the people of Ashdod saw that Dagon had fallen forward on the ground in front of the Lord’s ark. So they took Dagon and put him back in his place.

1 Samuel 6:2

when the Philistines called for priests and people skilled in explaining omens. The Philistines asked, “What should we do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us how to return it to its ⌞proper⌟ place.”