KJV ORIGINAL
And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Saul said to Ahijah, 'Bring the ark of God here.' The ark of God was with the Israelites at that time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Saul is asking for God's ark to be brought to him, likely seeking divine guidance during a military situation.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a battle where Saul's son Jonathan had just attacked a Philistine garrison, causing panic among Israel's enemies. Saul wanted to consult God through the ark, which contained the sacred objects used for determining God's will. The ark represented God's presence with His people and was their most holy religious object.
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