1 Samuel 6:20

And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 6:20

BSB
The men of Beth-shemesh asked, "Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom should the ark go up from here?"
AKJV
And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?
CPDV
And the men of Beth-shemesh said: "Who will be able to stand in the sight of the Lord, this holy God? And who will ascend to him from us?"
ERV
And the men of Beth-shemesh said, Who is able to stand before the LORD, this holy God? and to whom shall he go up from us?
NHEB
And the men of Beth Shemesh said, "Who is able to stand before this holy thing? And to whom should he go up from here?"
SMT
And the men of the House of the Sun will say, Who shall be able to stand before Jehovah this holy God? and to whom shall it go up from us?

Commentary for 1 Samuel 6:20

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Overview of 1 Samuel 6:20
Summary
Survivors express fear and unworthiness before divine holiness
Place
Bethshemesh
Event
Expressing fear and unworthiness
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Lament