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When the Ark Was Captured: Israel’s Defeat and God’s Power Over the Philistines | 1 Samuel 4–6
Welcome to Day 74 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read 1 Samuel chapters 4–6. Israel suffers a devastating defeat against the Philistines, the ark of the covenant is captured, and the spiritual crisis that has been building in Israel reaches a dramatic turning point.
Today’s reading includes:
The battle between Israel and the Philistines at Ebenezer
Israel bringing the ark of the covenant from Shiloh in hopes of securing victory
The deaths of Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas
The capture of the ark and the shocking news that leads to Eli’s death
The birth of Ichabod, whose name…
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