KJV ORIGINAL
And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The ark of the LORD remained in the land of the Philistines for seven months.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that the sacred ark of God stayed in enemy territory for seven months.
📚 Historical Context
The Philistines had captured the ark of the covenant after defeating Israel in battle at Ebenezer. During these seven months, the Philistines experienced severe plagues and troubles in every city where they moved the ark, leading them to realize they needed to return it to Israel.
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