1 Samuel 5:11
“So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there.”
What does 1 Samuel 5:11 mean?
1 Samuel 5:11 (KJV) states: "So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Weight of the Ark: Understanding Divine Authority
As we delve into the powerful narrative of 1 Samuel 5:11, we are confronted with a profound message on the recognition of God's sovereignty and the weight of His presence. The verse reads, "So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Deliverance from Destruction and a Return to God
O Lord our God, In the silence of our hearts, we come before You today, echoing the sentiments found in the pages of Scripture. As we reflect on 1 Samuel 5:11, which states, "So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the…
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