1 Samuel 6:16 nasb — When the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned to Ekron that day.

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"When the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned to Ekron that day."

— 1 Samuel 6:16, NASB

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1 Samuel 6 — Context

13

Now the people of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley, and they raised their eyes and saw the ark and were glad to see it.

14

The cart came into the field of Joshua the Beth-shemite and stood there where there was a large stone; and they split the wood of the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD.

15

The Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the box that was with it, in which were the articles of gold, and put them on the large stone; and the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices that day to the LORD.

16

When the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned to Ekron that day.

17

These are the golden tumors which the Philistines returned for a guilt offering to the LORD: one for Ashdod, one for Gaza, one for Ashkelon, one for Gath, one for Ekron;

18

and the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities of the Philistines belonging to the five lords, both of fortified cities and of country villages. The large stone on which they set the ark of the LORD is a witness to this day in the field of Joshua the Beth-shemite.

19

He struck down some of the men of Beth-shemesh because they had looked into the ark of the LORD. He struck down of all the people, 50,men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck the people with a great slaughter.

1 Samuel 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 6:16 say?
1 Samuel 6:16 in the NASB reads: “When the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned to Ekron that day.”
Where is 1 Samuel 6:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 6:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 16.
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 6:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 6:16 in?
1 Samuel 6:16 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 6:16?
1 Samuel 6:16 reads (NASB): “When the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned to Ekron that day.” 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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