1 Samuel 6:2

1 Samuel 6:1 bbe — Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months.

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"Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months."

— 1 Samuel 6:1, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months.”
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ASV
“And the ark of Jehovah was in the country of the Philistines seven months. ”
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1 Samuel 6 — Context

Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months.

And the Philistines sent for the priests and those who were wise in secret arts, and said to them, What are we to do with the ark of the Lord? How are we to send it away to its place?

And they said, If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it without an offering, but send him a sin-offering with it: then you will have peace again, and it will be clear to you why the weight of his hand has not been lifted from you.

Then they said, What sin-offering are we to send to him? And they said, Five gold images of the growths caused by your disease and five gold mice, one for every lord of the Philistines: for the same disease came on you and on your lords.

1 Samuel 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 6:1 say?

1 Samuel 6:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months.”

Where is 1 Samuel 6:1 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 6, 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 6:1.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 6:1 in?

1 Samuel 6:1 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 6:1?

1 Samuel 6:1 reads (BBE): “Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months.” 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 6:1 bbe — Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines for seven months.

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