1 Samuel 6:2

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

Modern
…the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”
Traditional
And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place.
Literal
And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of YHWH? Tell us, by what should we send it to its place?”
Latin
Et vocaverunt Philisthiim sacerdotes et divinos, dicentes: Quid faciemus de arca Domini? indicate nobis quomodo remittamus eam in locum suum. Qui dixerunt:

Original

Hebrew
English
…the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”

Notes

priests and diviners: Fortune telling was part of the Philistine religion (see 1 Samuel 28:7; Deuteronomy 18:10–14).

Theme notes and profiles

The Philistines The Ark of the Covenant

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ashdod, Ashdodite, Ashdothite Ashkelon Philistia, Philistines Plague Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tumor

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Miracles Connected With: Manner of Its Restoration Kirjath-Jearim: The Philistines Bring the Ark of the Covenant To Miracles: Catalogue of The Plague of Hemorrhoids on the Philistines The Philistines: Sent Back the Ark and Were Healed