1 Samuel 6:21

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

Modern
So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.”
Traditional
And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjath–jearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the Lord; come ye down, and fetch it up to you.
Literal
And they sent messengers to those dwelling in Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have brought back the ark of YHWH; come down, take it up with you.”
Latin
Miseruntque nuntios ad habitatores Cariathiarim, dicentes: Reduxerunt Philisthiim arcam Domini: descendite, et reducite eam ad vos.

Original

Hebrew
English
So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.”

Notes

Kiriath-jearim was close, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) northeast of Beth-shemesh.

Theme notes and profiles

The Ark of the Covenant

Places

Kiriath-jearim: A city where the ark resided Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Abinadab Ark of the Covenant Ashkelon Philistia, Philistines Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tumor

Topics

Kirjath-Jearim: The Philistines Bring the Ark of the Covenant To