1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 4

KJV - 1 Samuel 4:3

And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.

When the people arrived at camp, the leaders of Israel asked, "Why did the Lord let us be defeated by the Philistines today?" They decided to bring the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh to them, so when it arrives, it can save them from their enemies.

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