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1 Samuel 6:2

1 Samuel 6:1 web — The ark of Yahweh was in the country of the Philistines seven months.

World English Bible

"The ark of Yahweh was in the country of the Philistines seven months."

— 1 Samuel 6:1, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 6 — Context

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The ark of Yahweh was in the country of the Philistines seven months.

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The Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, "What shall we do with the ark of Yahweh? Show us with which we shall send it to its place."

3

They said, "If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, don't send it empty; but by all means return him a trespass offering: then you shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you."

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Then they said, "What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him?" They said, "Five golden tumors, and five golden mice, [according to] the number of the lords of the Philistines; for one plague was on you all, 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 World English Bible reads: “The ark of Yahweh was 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 (WEB): “The ark of Yahweh was 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.
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