1 Samuel 5:2

When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 5:2

BSB
carried it into the temple of Dagon, and set it beside his statue.
AKJV
When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.
CPDV
And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it into the temple of Dagon. And they stationed it beside Dagon.
ERV
And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.
NHEB
The Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.
SMT
And Philisteim will take the ark of God and bring it to the house of Dagon, and they will set it up by Dagon.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 5:2
Summary
Enemy places holy object in pagan temple
Place
Ashdod
Event
Ark placed in Dagon temple
Estimated Time Period
c. 1070 BC
Category
Narrative