1 Samuel 5:1

“And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben-ezer unto Ashdod.”

"And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben-ezer unto Ashdod." - 1 Samuel 5:1
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What does 1 Samuel 5:1 mean?

1 Samuel 5:1 (KJV) - "And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod." This verse from the book of 1 Samuel is a significant moment in the history of Israel, as it marks the capture of the ark of God by the Philistines. The ark of God was a…

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The Journey of the Ark: A Lesson in Reverence and Restoration

The account of the Philistines taking the ark of God, as found in 1 Samuel 5:1, serves as a profound reminder of the sacredness of God’s presence and the significant implications when that presence is misappropriated. The verse states, "And the Philistines took the ark of God…

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A Prayer for Divine Restoration and Guidance

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the greatness of Your name. In the midst of our struggles, we are reminded of the story from Your Word in 1 Samuel 5:1, "And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben-ezer unto…

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1 Samuel 5:1 - "And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben-ezer unto Ashdod."
1 Samuel 7:5 - "And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 5: 3-4
1 Samuel 15:5 - "And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley."
1 Samuel 1:5 - "But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb."
1 Samuel 5:5 - "Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day."
1 Samuel 28:5 - "And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled."
1 Samuel 5:12 - "And the men that died not were smitten with the emerods: and the cry of the city went up to heaven."
1 Samuel 5:2 - "When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon."
1 Samuel 14:5 - "The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah."
1 Samuel 30:5 - "And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite."
2 Samuel 5:1 - "Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh."
1 Samuel 31:5 - "And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him."
2 Samuel 1:5 - "And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?"
1 Samuel 29:5 - "Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?"
1 Samuel 24:5 - "And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt."
1 Samuel 4:5 - "And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
1 Samuel 11:5 - "And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh."
1 Samuel 5:6 - "But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, even Ashdod and the coasts thereof."
"And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD." - 1 Samuel 7:5
"And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley." - 1 Samuel 15:5
1 Samuel 22:5 - "¶ And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth."
1 Samuel 17:5 - "And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass."
1 Samuel 23:5 - "So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah."
1 Samuel 25:5 - "And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:"
1 Samuel 12:5 - "And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness."
1 Samuel 8:1 - "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel."
1 Samuel 2:5 - "They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble."