1 Samuel 6:17

The Ark Returned to Israel · 1 Samuel 6:1–21
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Translations

Modern
As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.
Traditional
And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the Lord; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;
Literal
And these are the golden tumors that the Philistines returned as a guilt offering to YHWH; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;
Latin
Hi sunt autem ani aurei quos reddiderunt Philisthiim pro delicto, Domino: Azotus unum, Gaza unum, Ascalon unum, Geth unum, Accaron unum:

Original

Hebrew
English
As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

Notes

  • guilt offering: See study note on 1 Samuel 6:3.

  • Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron: These were the five main Philistine cities. They were on or near the Great Trunk Road, an important ancient trade route. This route connected Egypt with Mesopotamia through the coastal plain of Canaan. Each city had a ruler similar to a king (1 Samuel 6:16).

Theme notes and profiles

The Philistines The Ark of the Covenant

Places

Ashdod: A major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship Ashkelon: A major Philistine city, often a target of prophecy Ekron: One of the five major Philistine city-states Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ashdod, Ashdodite, Ashdothite Ashkelon Askelon Beth-Shemesh Beth-Shemite Emerod Gath Joshua (Person) Philistia, Philistines Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tumor

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Miracles Connected With: Manner of Its Restoration Ashdod: A City of the Philistines Ashkelon: Emerods (Tumors, RV) of Gath: One of the Five Chief Cities of the Philistines Kirjath-Jearim: The Philistines Bring the Ark of the Covenant To Miracles: Catalogue of The Plague of Hemorrhoids on the Philistines Miracles: Design of Offerings: Trespass: Offered by Idolaters The Philistines: Country of: had Many Flourishing Cities The Philistines: Sent Back the Ark and Were Healed Tumor: A Morbid Swelling (Rv)