1 Samuel 5:2 web — The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

World English Bible

"The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon."

— 1 Samuel 5:2, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 5 — Context

1

Now the Philistines had taken the ark of God, and they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.

2

The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

3

When they of Ashdod arose early on the next day, behold, Dagon was fallen on his face to the ground before the ark of Yahweh. They took Dagon, and set him in his place again.

4

When they arose early on the next day morning, behold, Dagon was fallen on his face to the ground before the ark of Yahweh; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands [lay] cut off on the threshold; only [the stump of] Dagon was left to him.

5

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any who come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod, 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 World English Bible reads: “The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by 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 (WEB): “The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by 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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