1 When the ark of the LORD {YHWH} had been in the land of the Philistines (immigrants) seven months,

2 the Philistines (immigrants) summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD {YHWH}? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”

3 They replied, “If you return the ark of the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), do not send it away empty, but by all means return it to Him with a guilt offering. Then you⁺ will be healed, and you⁺ will understand why His hand has not been lifted from you⁺.”

1 Samuel 6:1-3, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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