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Where did the Philistines take the ark to from Ebenezer? (1 Sam 5:1)
Where did the Philistines take the ark to from Ebenezer? (1 Sam 5:1)
- Ekron
- Ashdod (correct)
- Gath
- Gaza
The Philistines placed the ark of God next to the statue of which Philistine god? (1 Sam 5:2)
The Philistines placed the ark of God next to the statue of which Philistine god? (1 Sam 5:2)
- Marduk
- Dagon (correct)
- Baal
- Chemosh
How do the Philistines find Dagon on the morning after they put the ark in the temple of Dagon? (1 Sam 5:3)
How do the Philistines find Dagon on the morning after they put the ark in the temple of Dagon? (1 Sam 5:3)
- Standing in the corner
- Shattered into many pieces
- Fallen on its face (correct)
- On fire
After Dagon had fallen on his face before the ark, what did the people do? (1 Sam 5:3)
After Dagon had fallen on his face before the ark, what did the people do? (1 Sam 5:3)
What happened the second day the ark was in the temple of Dagon? (1 Sam 5:4)
What happened the second day the ark was in the temple of Dagon? (1 Sam 5:4)
Where were the hands of Dagon after they were broken off? (1 Sam 5:4)
Where were the hands of Dagon after they were broken off? (1 Sam 5:4)
What resulted in Dagon's hands being busted off and lying on the threshold of the temple entrance in Ashdod? (1 Sam 5:5)
What resulted in Dagon's hands being busted off and lying on the threshold of the temple entrance in Ashdod? (1 Sam 5:5)
How did the Ark of God make its presence known in the cities of the Philistines? (1 Sam 5:8)
How did the Ark of God make its presence known in the cities of the Philistines? (1 Sam 5:8)
How did the Philistines at Ashdod decide what to do with the ark after the plague hit? (1 Sam 5:7)
How did the Philistines at Ashdod decide what to do with the ark after the plague hit? (1 Sam 5:7)
After Ashdod, where was the ark of God taken to relieve the tumor plague from Ashdod? (1 Sam 5:8)
After Ashdod, where was the ark of God taken to relieve the tumor plague from Ashdod? (1 Sam 5:8)
When the Lord's hand was heavy on the second Philistine city of Gath, how did the Philistines react? (1 Sam 5:9)
When the Lord's hand was heavy on the second Philistine city of Gath, how did the Philistines react? (1 Sam 5:9)
What was the third Philistine city to which the ark was taken after the tumor plague broke out in the second city? (1 Sam 5:10)
What was the third Philistine city to which the ark was taken after the tumor plague broke out in the second city? (1 Sam 5:10)
How did the people of Ekron react to the ark being brought into their city? (1 Sam 5:10)
How did the people of Ekron react to the ark being brought into their city? (1 Sam 5:10)
What did the Philistines finally decide to do with the ark of the covenant? (1 Sam 5:11)
What did the Philistines finally decide to do with the ark of the covenant? (1 Sam 5:11)
Study Notes
Philistines and the Ark of God
- The Ark of God was taken by the Philistines from Ebenezer to Ashdod.
- Upon arrival in Ashdod, the Ark was placed beside Dagon, the Philistine god.
The Fall of Dagon
- The next morning, Dagon was found fallen on its face before the Ark.
- The Philistines reinstated Dagon to its original position despite the incident.
- On the following day, Dagon’s head and hands were broken off, emphasizing divine power over the idol.
- The severed hands were found lying on the threshold of the temple, leading to a cultural understanding that people avoided stepping on the threshold.
Consequences of the Ark's Presence
- The Ark brought a plague of tumors upon the people of Ashdod, showcasing the consequences of disrespecting the Ark.
- The rulers of Ashdod convened to determine the fate of the Ark after the outbreak, signaling governance and concern for public health.
Movement of the Ark
- After Ashdod, the Ark was moved to Gath to alleviate the tumor plague, where it caused panic among the Philistine population.
- The following destination for the Ark was Ekron, where the citizens feared disaster due to the Ark’s presence.
Decisions About the Ark
- Ultimately, the Philistine leaders decided to return the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites, recognizing its threatening power and the misfortunes that stemmed from its possession.
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Test your knowledge of 1 Samuel 5 with these flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Explore where the Philistines took the ark and their interaction with the god Dagon. Each question delves into key events and details from the scripture.
