1 Samuel Chapter 5

The Ark Among the Philistines

Old Testament Unknown Verses 1 Samuel

Chapter Summary

The ark causes trouble for the Philistines and their god Dagon

Key Verses

1 Samuel 5:3 1 Samuel 5:6 1 Samuel 5:11

Scripture Content

And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and put him back in his place. But the hand of the Lord was heavy against the people of Ashdod, and he terrified and afflicted them with tumors.

Themes & Topics

Ark Dagon God's Power Tumors