1 Samuel 5:2

1 Samuel 5:1 bbe — Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod.

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"Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod."

— 1 Samuel 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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“And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben–ezer unto Ashdod.”
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1 Samuel 5 — Context

Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod.

They took the ark of God into the house of Dagon and put it by the side of Dagon.

And when the people of Ashdod got up early on the morning after, they saw that Dagon had come down to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord. And they took Dagon up and put him in his place again.

And when they got up early on the morning after, Dagon had come down to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord; and his head and his hands were broken off on the doorstep; only the base was in its place.

1 Samuel 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 5:1 say?

1 Samuel 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod.”

Where is 1 Samuel 5:1 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 5:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 5:1.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 5:1 in?

1 Samuel 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 5:1?

1 Samuel 5:1 reads (BBE): “Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Samuel 5:1 bbe — Now the Philistines, having taken the ark of God, took it with them from Eben-ezer to Ashdod.

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