1 Samuel 6:1

And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 6:1

BSB
When the ark of the LORD had been in the land of the Philistines seven months,
AKJV
And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.
CPDV
Now the ark of the Lord was in the region of the Philistines for seven months.
ERV
And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.
NHEB
The ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.
SMT
And the ark of Jehovah will be in the field of Philisteim seven months.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 6:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 6:1
Summary
Sacred chest remains with foreign nation for extended period
Place
Philistine country
Event
Ark's prolonged captivity
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative