New International VersionSo they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked them, “What shall we do with the ark of the god of Israel?” They answered, “Have the ark of the god of Israel moved to Gath.” So they moved the ark of the God of Israel.
New Living TranslationSo they called together the rulers of the Philistine towns and asked, “What should we do with the Ark of the God of Israel?” The rulers discussed it and replied, “Move it to the town of Gath.” So they moved the Ark of the God of Israel to Gath.
English Standard VersionSo they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” They answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” So they brought the ark of the God of Israel there.
Berean Standard BibleSo they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel.
King James BibleThey sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.
New King James VersionTherefore they sent and gathered to themselves all the lords of the Philistines, and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” And they answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried away to Gath.” So they carried the ark of the God of Israel away.
New American Standard BibleSo they sent word and gathered all the governors of the Philistines to them, and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” And they said, “Have the ark of the God of Israel brought to Gath.” So they took the ark of the God of Israel away.
NASB 1995So they sent and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” And they said, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” And they brought the ark of the God of Israel around.
NASB 1977So they sent and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” And they said, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” And they brought the ark of the God of Israel around.
Legacy Standard BibleSo they sent and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” And they said, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” And they brought the ark of the God of Israel around.
Amplified BibleSo they sent word and gathered all the lords (governors) of the Philistines to them and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” They answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” So they took the ark of the God of Israel there.
Christian Standard BibleSo they called all the Philistine rulers together and asked, “What should we do with the ark of Israel’s God? ” “The ark of Israel’s God should be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they moved the ark of Israel’s God.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo they called all the Philistine rulers together and asked, “What should we do with the ark of Israel’s God?” “The ark of Israel’s God should be moved to Gath,” they replied. So the men of Ashdod moved the ark.
American Standard VersionThey sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel thither.
Contemporary English VersionThe people of Ashdod invited all the Philistine rulers to come to Ashdod, and they asked them, "What can we do with the sacred chest that belongs to the God of Israel?" "Send it to Gath," the rulers answered. But after they took it there,
English Revised VersionThey sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe people of Ashdod called together all the Philistine rulers. "What should we do with the ark of the God of Israel?" they asked. "The ark of the God of Israel must be taken to Gath," the rulers said. So the people took the ark of the God of Israel there.
Good News TranslationSo they sent messengers and called together all five of the Philistine kings and asked them, "What shall we do with the Covenant Box of the God of Israel?" "Take it over to Gath," they answered; so they took it to Gath, another Philistine city.
International Standard VersionThey sent messengers and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines and asked, "What are we to do with the Ark of the God of Israel?" They said, "Let the Ark of the God of Israel move to Gath." So they moved the Ark of the God of Israel.
NET BibleSo they assembled all the leaders of the Philistines and asked, "What should we do with the ark of the God of Israel?" They replied, "The ark of the God of Israel should be moved to Gath." So they moved the ark of the God of Israel.
New Heart English BibleSo they sent and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said, "What shall we do with the ark of God?" Then the Gittites answered, "Let the ark of God be carried over to us. "So they brought the ark of God to Gath.
Webster's Bible TranslationThey sent therefore, and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about to Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel thither. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel.
World English BibleThey sent therefore and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” They answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried over to Gath.” They carried the ark of the God of Israel there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they send and gather all the princes of the Philistines to them, and say, “What do we do to the Ark of the God of Israel?” And they say, “Let the Ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath”; and they bring around the Ark of the God of Israel;
Young's Literal Translation And they send and gather all the princes of the Philistines unto them, and say, 'What do we do to the ark of the God of Israel?' and they say, 'To Gath let the ark of the God of Israel be brought round;' and they bring round the ark of the God of Israel;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they will send and gather all the princes of Philisteim to them, and they will say, What shall we do to the ark of the God of Israel? And they will say, To Gath shall the ark of the God of Israel be turned about: and they will turn the ark of the God of Israel about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd sending, they gathered together all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said: What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And the Gethrites answered: Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd sending, they gathered together all the princes of the Philistines to them, and they said, “What shall we do about the ark of the God of Israel?” And the Gathites responded, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be led around.” And they led the ark of the God of Israel around.
New American BibleSo they summoned all the Philistine leaders and inquired of them, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” The people of Gath replied, “Let them move the ark of the God of Israel to us.” So they moved the ark of the God of Israel to Gath.
New Revised Standard VersionSo they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” The inhabitants of Gath replied, “Let the ark of God be moved on to us.” So they moved the ark of the God of Israel to Gath. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be returned to Gath. So they took back the ark of the God of Israel there.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they sent and they gathered all the Tyrants of the Philistines to themselves and they said: “What shall we do with the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel?” And they said: “You will return the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel to Gath”, and they returned the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH, the God of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said: 'What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?' And they answered: 'Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath.' And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd they send and gather the lords of the Philistines to them, and say, What shall we do to the ark of the God of Israel? and the Gittites say, Let the ark of God come over to us; and the ark of the God of Israel came to Geth.
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Context The Ark Afflicts the Philistines… 7And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.” 8So they called togetherallthe rulersof the Philistinesand asked,“Whatshall we dowith the arkof the God ofIsrael?”“Itmust be movedto Gath,”they replied.So they carried awaythe arkof the Godof Israel.9But after they had moved the ark to Gath, the LORD’s hand was also against that city, throwing it into great confusion and afflicting the men of the city, both young and old, with an outbreak of tumors.…
Cross References Exodus 12:12On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.
2 Samuel 6:2-12And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, / bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark. ...
1 Chronicles 13:5-14So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. / So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. ...
1 Chronicles 15:25-29So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...
1 Chronicles 16:1-6So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. ...
2 Kings 19:37One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.
Isaiah 37:38One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.
Jeremiah 10:10-11But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. / Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.”
Daniel 5:1-4Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. / Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. ...
Daniel 5:22-23But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. / Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways.
Acts 17:29-31Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination. / Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
Acts 19:23-27About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. ...
Romans 1:21-23For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
1 Corinthians 8:4-6So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.
1 Corinthians 10:19-22Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? / No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. ...
Treasury of Scripture They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about to Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither. What shall Zechariah 12:3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. Gath 1 Samuel 17:4 And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose heightwas six cubits and a span. Amos 6:2 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines:be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border? Jump to Previous ArkCarriedIsraelLordsPhilistinesThitherTogetherJump to Next ArkCarriedIsraelLordsPhilistinesThitherTogether1 Samuel 5 1.The Philistines having brought the ark into Ashdod, set it in the house Dagon3.Dagon is smitten down and cut and cut in pieces,5.and they of Ashdod smitten with tumors8.So God deals with them of Gath, when it was brought thither10.and so with them of Ekron, when it was brought thitherSo they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and askedThe Philistines were a confederation of city-states, each ruled by its own leader or "seren." These rulers were responsible for making decisions that affected the entire Philistine territory. The calling together of these rulers indicates the seriousness of the situation. The Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant, a significant religious artifact for the Israelites, and were experiencing calamities as a result. This gathering reflects a common ancient Near Eastern practice of consulting leaders or diviners in times of crisis. “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?”
The Ark of the Covenant was central to Israelite worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Its capture was initially seen as a victory for the Philistines, but the subsequent plagues and afflictions led them to question its presence. The Philistines recognized the power associated with the Ark, even if they did not fully understand it. This question highlights their desperation and fear, as they sought a solution to the divine retribution they were experiencing. “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied.
Gath was one of the five major Philistine cities, along with Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, and Gaza. The decision to move the Ark to Gath suggests an attempt to distribute the burden or test if the calamities would follow the Ark. Gath's selection might have been due to its strategic importance or the belief that its gods or defenses could withstand the Ark's power. This decision reflects a lack of understanding of the true nature of the God of Israel, treating the Ark as a mere object rather than the dwelling place of the divine. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel.
The act of moving the Ark demonstrates the Philistines' continued misunderstanding and underestimation of its significance. This movement sets the stage for further divine intervention, as the Ark's presence in Philistine territory continues to bring about God's judgment. The narrative underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and power, which cannot be contained or manipulated by human hands. This event foreshadows the eventual return of the Ark to Israel, symbolizing God's enduring covenant with His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilistinesA group of people who were enemies of Israel and had captured the Ark of the Covenant. 2. Rulers of the PhilistinesLeaders who were responsible for making decisions regarding the Ark. 3. Ark of the God of IsraelThe sacred chest that held the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. 4. GathOne of the five major cities of the Philistines, to which the Ark was moved. 5. IsraelThe nation chosen by God, whose Ark had been captured by the Philistines. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe Ark symbolized God's presence, and the Philistines' mishandling of it led to dire consequences. We must approach God with reverence and respect. Consequences of DisobedienceThe capture of the Ark was a result of Israel's disobedience. This serves as a reminder that turning away from God can lead to spiritual defeat. God's SovereigntyDespite the Philistines' attempts to control the Ark, God's power and sovereignty were evident. We can trust in God's ultimate authority over all circumstances. Seeking Godly WisdomThe Philistines sought counsel from their rulers, but lacked divine wisdom. In our decisions, we should seek guidance from God and His Word. The Importance of RepentanceThe eventual return of the Ark to Israel underscores the need for repentance and restoration in our relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 5:8?
2.How does 1 Samuel 5:8 demonstrate God's power over false gods and idols?
3.What can we learn about God's sovereignty from 1 Samuel 5:8?
4.How does 1 Samuel 5:8 connect with Exodus 20:3 about worshiping other gods?
5.How should we respond when faced with challenges to God's authority in our lives?
6.What steps can we take to ensure God remains central in our community?
7.Why did the Philistines move the Ark of the God of Israel to Gath?
8.What does 1 Samuel 5:8 reveal about the Philistines' understanding of God's power?
9.How does the decision to move the Ark reflect on the Philistines' leadership?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 5?
11.1 Samuel 5 - How do we reconcile this account with other biblical passages that attribute different outcomes to the Ark's captivity?
12.Is there any archaeological evidence to support the Philistines' capture of the Ark in 1 Samuel 4?
13.What is Ashdod's biblical significance?
14.Does the mention of Calneh, Hamath, and Gath in Amos 6:2 conflict with known historical records of these cities?What Does 1 Samuel 5:8 Mean So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked• The Philistines recognize the situation is beyond the competence of any one city; they summon their five rulers, the same leaders who assembled in1 Samuel 5:11 and later in 6:2. • Scripture shows pagan nations often consult their leaders when confronted with God’s power (Exodus 7:11;Jonah 3:6). Here the urgency underscores that the plagues striking Ashdod (1 Samuel 5:6) are unmistakably divine. • God’s sovereignty presses even His enemies into conference, echoingPsalm 2:2 andActs 4:26, where “the rulers gather together against the LORD.”
“What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?”• Their question admits the ark is no ordinary trophy. Earlier they exulted over capturing it (1 Samuel 4:7–8); now they fear it. • This shift mirrors Pharaoh’s servants pleading with him, “How long will this man be a snare to us?” (Exodus 10:7). Human pride melts when confronted by the living God. • Notice they do not ask how to repent, only how to manage the ark. The concern is relief, not righteousness—a pattern repeated inRevelation 16:11 where people “did not repent of their deeds.”
“It must be moved to Gath,” they replied.• The consensus is relocation, not return. Fear of Israel’s God does not yet translate to submission. Like the demoniacs begging Jesus to leave their region (Matthew 8:34), the Philistines simply want the threat gone. • Gath, another principal city, likely feels spared so far and assumes distance will solve the problem. This mirrors sinful logic: shift blame, relocate consequences (Numbers 16:26). • God allows the move, demonstrating He can strike any place (1 Samuel 5:9). The ark’s holiness is not confined by geography.
So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel.• Action follows deliberation; the ark departs Ashdod exactly as leaders ordered. Yet the next verse records Gath’s torment, proving human plans cannot evade divine judgment (Proverbs 19:21). • The phrase “of the God of Israel” is repeated, emphasizing identity. Though in enemy hands, the ark still belongs to the covenant God, foreshadowing how He keeps His property and people (1 Chronicles 13:6;2 Samuel 6:3). • Their physical movement without spiritual change anticipates later Philistine efforts until they finally return the ark with offerings (1 Samuel 6:1–12).
summaryThe Philistines convene their rulers, confess the ark’s fearful power, and attempt a practical fix by relocating it to Gath. God’s holiness exposes human attempts to control or contain Him. Moving the ark reshuffles judgment but never removes it; only submission to the LORD ends the plague.1 Samuel 5:8 thus teaches that God’s presence demands reverence, and any strategy short of repentance merely transfers the consequences of resisting Him. (8) Gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them.--The Philistine federation seems to have been a very powerful one, and owing to the disinclination of the Israelites to maritime pursuits and foreign commerce--[the foreign commercial expeditions of King Solomon were apparently quite exceptional]--held in their hands a large proportion of the Mediterranean trade--the Mediterranean being the great highway between Eastern and Western nations; hence, no doubt, the worship of Dagon, the fish-god. It seems to have been something more than mere "Nature worship," the devotion of the Ph?nician settlers on the sea-board of Syria and Canaan to a marine deity. The constitution of Philistia was oligarchical: that is, the government was in the hands of a College of Princes, whose decision no individual could oppose. The princes ( seranim) are the heads of the several city districts, which formed a confederation, each one of the five chief cities holding a number of places, country cities, or "daughter" cities, as its special district. (See Erdmann in Lange's Commentary.) Dr. Payne Smith (Dean of Canterbury) has an ingenious and scholarly derivation for the titular designation of these lords (Hebrew, seranim) ,in which, rejecting the usual root sar,a prince, he connects the word with seren, a hinge; "just," he says, "as the cardinals of the Church of Rome take their name from cardo,which has the same meaning." Verse 8. - The lords of the Philistines. Philistia was governed by a council of five princes, but whether they were elective or hereditary in the several towns is by no means clear. They are called "seranim," from seren, "a hinge," just as the cardinals of the Church of Rome take their name from the Latin word cardo, which has the same meaning. There is no ground for connecting the word with sar, "a prince." When Ewald did so he probably forgot that the two words begin with different letters - seren with samech, and sar with shin. Seranim is the word constantly used of the lords of the Philistines ( Joshua 13:3; Judges 3:3; Judges 16:5, 8, etc.; 1 Chronicles 12:9), though after being correctly so styled in 1 Samuel 29:2, they are popularly called in vers. 3, 4, 9, sarim, "princes." Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. Unwilling to part with so signal a proof of their victory, the lords of the Philistines determine to remove the ark to another locality, but thereby only made the miraculous nature of what was taking place more evident to all. Of Gath but little is known; but Jerome describes it as still a large village in his days, and as situated near the border of Judaea, on the road from Eleutheropolis to Gaza.
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Hebrew So they called togetherוַיַּאַסְפוּ֩(way·ya·’as·p̄ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 622:To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, removeallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe rulersסַרְנֵ֨י(sar·nê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5633:An axle, a peerof the Philistinesפְלִשְׁתִּ֜ים(p̄ə·liš·tîm)Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistiaand asked,וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙(way·yō·mə·rū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559:To utter, say“Whatמַֽה־(mah-)Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely whatshall we doנַּעֲשֶׂ֗ה(na·‘ă·śeh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 6213:To do, makewith the arkלַֽאֲרוֹן֙(la·’ă·rō·wn)Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727:A chest, arkof the God ofאֱלֹהֵ֣י(’ĕ·lō·hê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeIsrael?”יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc“[It]אֲר֖וֹן(’ă·rō·wn)Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727:A chest, arkmust be movedיִסֹּ֔ב(yis·sōḇ)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437:To turn about, go around, surroundto Gath,”גַּ֣ת(gaṯ)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1661:Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine citythey replied.וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ(way·yō·mə·rū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559:To utter, saySo they carried awayוַיַּסֵּ֕בּוּ(way·yas·sêb·bū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5437:To turn about, go around, surroundthe arkאֲר֖וֹן(’ă·rō·wn)Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727:A chest, arkof the Godאֱלֹהֵ֥י(’ĕ·lō·hê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeof Israel.יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc
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