KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why even today, neither the priests of Dagon nor anyone who enters Dagon's temple in Ashdod will step on the doorway threshold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the Philistines still avoid stepping on their temple's threshold because of what happened when God's ark was there.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the aftermath of the Ark of the Covenant being captured by the Philistines and placed in Dagon's temple in Ashdod. When the statue of Dagon fell and broke at the threshold, it created a lasting religious taboo. The Philistines interpreted this as their god being defeated by Israel's God, leading to this permanent ritual avoidance.
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