1 Samuel 5:2 cpdv — And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon. "

— 1 Samuel 5:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 5 — Context

1

Then the Philistines took the ark of God, and they transported it from the Stone of Assistance into Ashdod.

2

And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon.

3

And when the Ashdodites had risen up at first light on the next day, behold, Dagon was lying prone on the ground before the ark of the Lord. And they took Dagon, and they set him again in his place.

4

And again, on the next day, rising up in the morning, they found Dagon lying on his face upon the ground, before the ark of the Lord. But the head of Dagon, and both palms of his hands had been cut off upon the threshold.

5

Moreover, only the trunk of Dagon remained in its place. For this reason, the priests of Dagon, and all who enter his temple, do not tread upon the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod, even to this day.

1 Samuel 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 5:2 say?
1 Samuel 5:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 5:2 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 5:2 in?
1 Samuel 5:2 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 5:2?
1 Samuel 5:2 reads (CPDV): “And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon. ” 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.
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