1 Samuel 6:2

1 Samuel 6:1 nasb — Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months.

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"Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months."

— 1 Samuel 6:1, NASB

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

Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months.

And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, "What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how we shall send it to its place."

They said, "If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it empty; but you shall surely return to Him a guilt offering. Then you will be healed and it will be known to you why His hand is not removed from you."

Then they said, "What shall be the guilt offering which we shall return to Him?" And they said, "Five golden tumors and five golden mice according to the number of the lords of the Philistines, for one plague was on all of 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 NASB reads: “Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines 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 (NASB): “Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines 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 nasb — Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months.

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