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Kirjath-Jearim: The Philistines Bring the Ark of the Covenant To 1 Samuel 6:21

So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.”

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Kirjath-Jearim: The Philistines Bring the Ark of the Covenant To 1 Samuel 6:1–21

When the ark of the LORD had been in the land of the Philistines seven months, / the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how to send it back to its place.” / They replied, “If you return the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it away empty, but by all means return it to Him with a guilt offering. Then you will be healed, and you will understand why His hand has not been lifted from you.”

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