1 Samuel 6:18 · KJV

"And the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities of the Philistines belonging to the five lords, both of fenced cities, and of country villages, even unto the great stone of Abel, whereon they set down the ark of the LORD: which stone remaineth unto this day in the field of Joshua, the Beth-shemite."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁶And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day.

¹⁷And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

¹⁸And the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities of the Philistines belonging to the five lords, both of fenced cities, and of country villages, even unto the great stone of Abel, whereon they set down the ark of the LORD: which stone remaineth unto this day in the field of Joshua, the Beth-shemite.

¹⁹And he smote the men of Beth-shemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter.

²⁰And the men of Beth-shemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?

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Reflection Questions

How do you acknowledge God's help in your life?

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Life Application

gratitude

Consider ways to express gratitude for the blessings in your life, perhaps through acts of service or offerings.

faith

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Places in This Verse

Abel

Abel is referenced as a location where the Ark was set down, significant for its connection to the Israelites' history.

Beth-shemite

Beth-shemite was a city in ancient Israel known for its proximity to the Ark's return, playing a key role in the narrative.

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