1 Samuel 5:11-12 ▼

11 The Ekronites called all the Philistine rulers together. They said, “Send the ark of Israel’s God away. Let it return to its place so it won’t kill us and our people! ” For the fear of death pervaded the city; God’s hand was oppressing them.

12 Those who did not die were afflicted with tumors, and the outcry of the city went up to heaven.