(1 Samuel 8:1-22) 7. Like many other figures in the Bible, this is an anthropomorphism, portraying God as a strong man laughing and making fun of some weak and bungling enemy. The book of 1 Samuel focuses on three characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. According to the number of the lords of the Philistines (1 Samuel 6:4). B. G. Caird also complained that, "There is nowhere else any indication that this (looking into the ark) was regarded as an offense. Read Deuteronomy 18:9-14. A study of the book of 1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21 1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21 You Dirty Rats 1 Now the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. Instead of praising God for the privilege of having the ark of his presence in their city, the men of Beth-shemesh were concerned only with getting rid of it. Ark narrative (1 Samuel 4:1b–7:1 and 2 Samuel 6:1–20): the ark's capture by the Philistines in the time of Eli and its transfer to Jerusalem by David – opinion is divided over whether this is actually an independent unit. 1. the ark . He saith peradventure, because he doubted whether so great a prophet would seek, or God would grant him, a … "[10], "The men did so, and took two milch cows and yoked them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home. 7:1. . Then the cart came into the field of Joshua of Beth Shemesh, and stood there; a large stone . Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in … Furthermore, this offering of sacrifices at Beth-shemesh was no offense against the commandment to make sacrifices to the Lord only at the place of his sanctuary. Over time the word "Philistine" has come to mean an uncultured person who lacks the proper appreciation for art and beauty. It is unlikely that Samuel wrote both books.5 One conservative estimate of the final date of composition is about 960 B.C.6 Another guess is near 920 or 900 B.C.7 SCOPE R. Payne Smith wrote that, "As the ancients used the name of animals in a very general way, any rodent may be meant,"[6] by the word rendered `mice' here. "[20] Willis also agreed that, "The fortified cities and the unwalled villages' are the subordinate regions belonging to each of these city-states. . Testimony to Samuel’s integrity. 1-samuel 6:2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the LORD? Saul's appointment. "Aristotle relates that in harvest entire crops were sometimes destroyed by the ravages of field-mice in a single night."F4. [1] There was also, evidently, some ancient version of the modern superstition of being able to read the future by the disposition of the tea leaves in a cup of tea. They are routed and … 1 When the ark of the Lord had been in Philistine territory seven months, 2 the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? There was one plague only, the bubonic disaster spread among the Philistines by the rats and the Cheops flea. All of this is included in the idiomatic use of "looked at.". De samensteller was waarschijnlijk dezelfde die de boeken Deuteronomium, Jozua, Richteren en 1 en 2 Koningen redigeerde. So you must make images of your tumors and images of your mice that ravage the land, and give glory to the God of Israel; perhaps he will lighten his hand from off you and your gods and your land. While his words are admittedly conjectural, we appreciate R. P. Smith's suggestion of what probably took place: The meaning of this death of 70 men of Beth-shemesh was clear enough. ", "Both fortified cities and unwalled villages" (1 Samuel 6:18). And take the ark of the Lord and place it on the cart, and put in a box at its side the figures of gold, which you are returning to him as a guilt offering. Deadly plague had fallen upon them everywhere the ark was placed; and, in desperation, the five lords of the Philistines decided to return it … Saul hunts David out of jealousy (1 Sa 21–31). This is done so on two pretext's. he (God) slew seventy of them (1 Samuel 6:19). tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. 1 Samuel Summary One King to Rule them All? Joshua 7:19). God raises up David to be king of Israel (1 Sa 16–20). 1983-1999. D.C. Flapper: 1 Koningen 17:1 : 08-08-2008: Ds. 1 Samuel A2 Classic Bible Study Guide 3 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21 The life of Samuel marks a transition period in the history of Israel from the time of the judges to the kingdom of Saul and David. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 6". 2 Samuel … A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 1 Samuel. Yet they would not renounce Dagon; and instead of seeking God's mercy, they desired to get clear of his ark. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". (1) "This verse is obviously an interpolation; the introduction of Levites is at variance with the text. What had he done? 6:3 that they. Scholars who are hunting problems and difficulties will have to find something more difficult than this! Normally, cows would not have left their calves. Now Samuel said to all Israel: “Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. This indicates that they were still uncertain as to whether or not God was responsible for their plagues.F9 The test proposed here was genuine. The meaning of this verse is that, "The hand of God would be heavy upon them so long as they refused the acknowledgement"F2 inherent in the proposed guilt offering. The ark of the covenant was the throne of the gracious presence of God, before whom the sacrifices were offered, even when offered in the tabernacle. This gives a broad outline of what needed to be done, namely, that the ark should not be sent back without a guilt offering and also a promise (later explained as a `perhaps') that they would know if God had afflicted them, or if it was `by chance.'. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). 1 Samuel 1:22 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls always. 6. . And the Spirit of the LORD will come on you, and you shall prophesy with them, and shall be turned into another man. "[26] As Young stated it, "Their action illustrates man's desire to free himself from the presence of God instead of seeking to make himself fit for it. David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. And to whom shall he go up away from us"? Payne pointed out that the casual manner in which the Levites are mentioned here is a strong argument against the passage's being an interpolation.F18 Willis also declared, "That this verse originally belonged to this narrative cannot be conclusively disproved. As Smith stated it, "The question for the Philistines was simply this: would they restore the ark on the warning of one plague or would they hold out for ten plagues,"[7] and then send it back! '"[22] In this criticism, the writer overlooked the idiomatic use of language. 6:26-27,33-35; or from Ramathaim Zuphim. "[16] (2) "The second half of the verse merely repeats the sacrifice which had already been offered. Part 6 - 1 Samuel chapter 6 - Philistia’s rulers return the ark to Israel. This gives a broad outline of what needed to be done, namely, that the ark should not be sent back without a guilt offering and also a promise (later explained as a `perhaps') that they would know if God had afflicted them, or if it was `by chance.'. In this chapter we have the return of the ark to the land of Israel, whither we are now gladly to attend it, and observe, I. Their reasoning was basically the same as that of the Philistines.F26 As Young stated it, Their action illustrates man's desire to free himself from the presence of God instead of seeking to make himself fit for it.F27, The men of Kiriath-jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord (1 Samuel 7:1). Deadly plague had fallen upon them everywhere the ark was placed; and, in desperation, the five lords of the Philistines decided to return it to Israel. Willis tells us that other methods included watching the movement of clouds, the flight of birds and the disposition of the stars. "The abrupt mention of mice here constitutes a difficulty. Samuel’s role as God’s representative in this period of Israel’s history is close to that of Moses (see Ps 99:6; Jer 15:1) since he, more than any other person, provided for covenant continuity in the transition from the rule of the judges to that of the monarchy. The Rise of Samuel and the Fall of Eli and Sons (1 Samuel 3:1-4:22) 5. 1 Samuel 6 New King James Version (NKJV) The Ark Returned to Israel 6 Now the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. "Milch" cows (1 Samuel 6:7; 1 Samuel 6:10) are cows that are still nursing their calves. Furthermore, this offering of sacrifices at Beth-shemesh was no offense against the commandment to make sacrifices to the Lord only at the place of his sanctuary. The Philistines remembered that this is what Yahweh had done to the Egyptians earlier ( 1 Samuel 6:6). Without any good reason whatever, most liberal scholars brand 1 Samuel 6:15 as "an interpolation," or as a "later insertion." In 1 Samuel chapters 16-31 we saw the fall of Saul, the people’s choice for king, and the rise of David, God’s choice for king. Allegations that there must have been two plagues, one of the tumors, and the other of the mice (or rats) that have been confused and mixed up by some editor or redactor are in fact ridiculous. This indicates that the knowledge of God's deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt was well known all over the world. Like many other figures in the Bible, this is an anthropomorphism, portraying God as a strong man laughing and making fun of some weak and bungling enemy. What we have here is a very brief summary only. 2 Samuel Chapter 6 summary begins with David and certain chosen men of Israel making the trip to retrieve the ark of God back to Israel.. HSV De ark teruggebracht naar het land van Israël. A man of God and an honourable man — One of great reputation for his skill and faithfulness. 1 Samuel chapter 7 summary. Make a new cart, &c. — It was in honour of the ark that they employed nothing about it that had ever served for any other use. In this third method, the entrails of some animal were poured out, and the arrangements of different portions were supposed to provide some kind of information to the observers! "The Israelites, no less than the Philistines, must reverence the presence of Jehovah their God. Then you will be healed (1 Samuel 6:3). The story of Samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of Samuel. 4: Commenting and Commentaries) Payne pointed out that the casual manner in which the Levites are mentioned here is a strong argument against the passage's being an interpolation. L.M. Dat zou een verklaring kunnen zijn voor de diverse interne tegenstrijdigheden. 1 Samuel 6 (in 140 characters or less) The Philistines sent the ark away with guilt offerings. After he had made sport of them (1 Samuel 6:6). We have added 1 Sam. The glory may have left Israel a few chapters prior, but things will begin to look better, thanks to some turns in events presented in this chapter (including a new leader). These all from natural side. After this attempt, ask the student what he or she could do to successfully tie the tie. The next two chapters (5-6) of 1 Samuel are the account of how God plagued the Philistines, so that they finally decided they did not want the ark among them. "The ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. (1 Samuel 6:6). Read chapter 6, then discuss these questions: (1) Read 1 Samuel 5:1-5 and 1 Samuel 31:10. For further comment on `shaking the arrows,' see our commentary on Ezekiel, pp. B. G. Caird criticized the rendition here, writing that, "`They looked into the ark' is not a possible translation. Israel demands a king: Saul (1 Sa 8–15). 6:3 that they. There were four places which carried this name; but the one here was located on the north border of Judah, near the Philistines, and was the closest town in Israel to which the Philistines returned the ark of the God of Israel. Who could have missed it? It would be very unusual for nursing cows to leave their young and head … They not only lost the battle, they lost the ark as well (1 Samuel 4). After losing to the Philistines, the Israelites bring the ark with them into battle. In this instance of the men of Beth-shemesh suffering death for a violation of God's instructions regarding the ark (and other holy things), there were undoubtedly aggravating circumstances in what they actually did. 1 Samuel 6 The Philistines send the Ark back to the Israelites. Keith Simons. What kind of religion did people follow in Philistia? What is most interesting is the method they chose to transport the ark back to Israelite territory. 1 Samuel: Bible Study and Commentary. Deadly plague had fallen upon them everywhere the ark was placed; and, in desperation, the five lords of the Philistines decided to return it to Israel. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the … Many of these names, like this one, continued into Israelite times. Read 1 Samuel 6 in full. Scholars who are hunting problems and difficulties will have to find something more difficult than this! (NIV) Outline of 1 Samuel: And watch. The priests and the diviners. Samuel, Saul and David. (1 Samuel 6:9). 1 Samuel 6:7. The Making of Israel’s First King (1 Samuel 9:1-11:13) 8. (1-9) They bring it to Bethshemesh. "And the Levites took down the ark of the Lord" (1 Samuel 6:15). He can show us our way — The course we should take to find the asses. Even from the N.T., it will be remembered that Jesus rode upon an ass whereupon no man had ever sat, and he was buried in the new tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. Come down and take it up to you. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! There was even a third sacrifice, when all the citizens of Beth-shemesh gathered together and made burnt offerings and sacrifices, resulting in what might be called a feast to celebrate the happy occasion. The Ark Returned to Israel. They even measured the circumference of the earth with a clothes pole (See the encyclopaedias under Eratosthenes)! This indicates that the knowledge of God's deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt was well known all over the world. Invite a student who does not know how to tie a necktie to attempt to tie one correctly. Continuing our chapter summaries, Chapter 6 of first Samuel begins with the Philistines calling in their diviners and priests to counsel on what they should do with the ark of God. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book. As Willis noted, "There was a prominent priestly house at Kiriath-jearim, including Abinadab and his son Eleazar."[28]. The methods employed by diviners included: (1) shaking the arrows; (2) consulting the teraphim; and (3) looking at the liver (Ezekiel 21:21). The foolish notion that the ancients probably did not associate the rats with the plague should be rejected. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. Hardening the heart only brings divine retribution (cf. Watch our overview video on the book of 1 Samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. What was their opinion about Israel’s God? Willis tells us that other methods included watching the movement of clouds, the flight of birds and the disposition of the stars.F1 There was also, evidently, some ancient version of the modern superstition of being able to read the future by the disposition of the tea leaves in a cup of tea. From the evidence of archaeology, this was undoubtedly a two-wheeled cart similar to those seen in Europe today.F8. 1 Samuel 1:1 See Septuagint and 1 Chron. 1 Chron. And watch; if it goes up on the way to its own land, to Beth-shemesh, then it is he who has done all this great harm; but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that struck us; it happened to us by chance.". 2 Samuel 1–6. The device of the Philistines in sending back the ark was clearly experimental; and they had no certain knowledge as to the way it would turn out. "Beth-shemesh" (1 Samuel 6:9). THE PHILISTINES COUNSEL HOW TO SEND BACK THE ARK. They had seven months of dealing with the tumors and the deaths in their cities and surrounding areas. Sinners lengthen out their own miseries by refusing to part with their sins. Many of these names, like this one, continued into Israelite times. THE ARK OF THE COVENANT SENT BACK TO ISRAEL. 1 Samuel 6-7 lesson by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics (Bible interpretation). In chapter 5, just before today’s passage, David captures the all-important city of Jerusalem. The fact of these mice (or rats) not being mentioned earlier is due solely to the abbreviated nature of the narrative. So they split the wood of the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD. "F16 (2) "The second half of the verse merely repeats the sacrifice which had already been offered. 1 Samuel 1:20 Samuel sounds like the Hebrew for heard by God. Whether or not the Philistines associated the rats with the tumors or not, the rats (mice) were a devastating plague in themselves, as indicated by the remark of the priests and diviners (1 Samuel 6:5) that they "ravage the land." 1 Samuel chapter 18 KJV (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.. 2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. (10-18) The people smitten for looking into the ark. (1-3) Samuel talks about his leadership over Israel. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 1 Samuel. The diviners clearly recommended sending the ark back after the first plague instead of waiting for ten plagues. And they put the ark of the Lord on the cart, and the box with the golden mice and the images of the tumors. Prepare a new cart (1 Samuel 6:7). 1 Samuel Resources Websites. [1] And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. "F15 Later on in Jewish history, David himself tried to move the ark of the covenant on a new cart; but that also ended in a disaster. are still operating in every great city on earth. The Hands of Dagon and the Hand of God (1 Samuel 5:1-7:17) 6.
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