1 Samuel 6:13 kjva — And they of Beth–shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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 6:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 6 — Context

10

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.

14

And the cart came into the field of Joshua, a Beth–shemite, and stood there, where there was a great stone: and they clave the wood of the cart, and offered the kine a burnt offering unto the Lord.

15

And the Levites took down the ark of the Lord, and the coffer that was with it, wherein the jewels of gold were, and put them on the great stone: and the men of Beth–shemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto the Lord.

16

And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day.

1 Samuel 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 6:13 say?
1 Samuel 6:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Samuel 6:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 6:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 13.
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 6:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 6:13 in?
1 Samuel 6:13 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 6:13?
1 Samuel 6:13 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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