1 Samuel 6:10 kjva — And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:"

— 1 Samuel 6:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 6 — Context

7

Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milch kine, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, and bring their calves home from them:

8

And take the ark of the Lord, and lay it upon the cart; and put the jewels of gold, which ye return him for a trespass offering, in a coffer by the side thereof; and send it away, that it may go.

9

And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Beth–shemesh, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that smote us; it was a chance that happened to us.

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And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:

11

And they laid the ark of the Lord upon the cart, and the coffer with the mice of gold and the images of their emerods.

12

And the kine took the straight way to the way of Beth–shemesh, and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Beth–shemesh.

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And they of Beth–shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.

1 Samuel 6:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 6:10 say?
1 Samuel 6:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:”
Where is 1 Samuel 6:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 6:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 10.
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 6:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 6:10 in?
1 Samuel 6:10 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 6:10?
1 Samuel 6:10 reads (KJVA): “And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:” 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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