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He is against us! We will all be destroyed along with Dagon, our god.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw how things were, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for his hand is hard against us and against Dagon our god.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw how it was, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is harsh toward us and Dagon our god.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, because His hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, &#8220The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus the men of Ashdod saw that it was so and said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the men of Ashdod saw what had happened, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is heavy on us and on Dagon our god.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the people of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of Israel’s God must not stay here with us, because his hand is strongly against us and our god Dagon.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, &#8220The ark of Israel&#8217s God must not stay here with us, because His hand is strongly against us and our god Dagon.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us; for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, they said, "The God of Israel did this. He is the one who caused all this trouble for us and our god Dagon. We've got to get rid of this chest." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon as, and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the people of Ashdod realized what was happening, they said, "The ark of the God of Israel must not stay with us, because their God is dealing harshly with us and our god Dagon." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they saw what was happening, they said, "The God of Israel is punishing us and our god Dagon. We can't let the Covenant Box stay here any longer." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the men of Ashdod saw how things were, they said, "Don't let the Ark of the God of Israel stay with us, because he is severely attacking us and our god Dagon." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, ?The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/5.htm">NET Bible</a> When the people of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, "The ark of the God of Israel should not remain with us, for he has attacked both us and our god Dagon!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, "The ark of the God shall not stay with us; for his hand is severe on us, and on Dagon our god." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is severe upon us, and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/web/1_samuel/5.htm">World English Bible</a> When the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel shall not stay with us, for his hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the men of Ashdod see that [it is] so, and have said, “The Ark of the God of Israel does not abide with us, for His hand has been hard on us, and on our god Dagon.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the men of Ashdod see that it is so, and have said, 'The ark of the God of Israel doth not abide with us, for hard hath been His hand upon us, and upon Dagon our god.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the men of Ashdod will see that it is thus, and they will say, The ark of the God of Israel shall not dwell with us, for his hand was hard upon us and upon Dagon our god.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the men of Azotus seeing this kind of plague, said: The ark of the God of Israel shall not stay with us: for his hand is heavy upon us, and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the men of Ashdod, seeing this kind of plague, said: “The ark of the God of Israel shall not remain with us. For his hand is harsh, over us and over Dagon, our god.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/5.htm">New American Bible</a> On seeing how matters stood, the people of Ashdod decided, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for his hand weighs heavily on us and Dagon our god.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And when the inhabitants of Ashdod saw how things were, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us; for his hand is heavy on us and on our god Dagon.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not stay with us; for his hand is heavy upon us and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the children of Ashdod saw that they were so, and they said: “The Ark of LORD JEHOVAH the God of Israel shall not dwell with us, because his hand has been hard against us and against Dagun our God!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said: 'The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us; for His hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the men of Azotus saw that it was so, and they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us, for his hand is heavy upon us and upon Dagon our god. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/5-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=1272" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/5.htm">The Ark Afflicts the Philistines</a> …6Now the hand of the LORD was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity, ravaging them and afflicting them with tumors. 7<a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê- (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">And when the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/795.htm" title="795: ’aš·dō·wḏ (N-proper-fs) -- A city of the Philistines. From shadad; ravager; Ashdod, a place in Palestine.">of Ashdod</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yir·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">what was happening,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">“The ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">here with us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">His hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7185.htm" title="7185: qā·šə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To be hard, severe or fierce. A primitive root; properly, to be dense, i.e. Tough or severe.">is heavy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon us</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our god</a> <a href="/hebrew/1712.htm" title="1712: dā·ḡō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A god and an idol of the Philistines. From dag; the fish-god; Dagon, a Philistine deity.">Dagon.”</a> 8So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-12.htm">Exodus 12:12</a> On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. <a href="/exodus/7-5.htm">Exodus 7:5</a> And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” <a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Joshua 24:14-15</a> Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. / But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” <a href="/judges/2-12.htm">Judges 2:12-14</a> Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. / Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a> Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">2 Kings 19:37</a> One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Isaiah 37:38</a> One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10-11</a> But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. / Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” <a href="/daniel/5-23.htm">Daniel 5:23</a> Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways. <a href="/psalms/78-58.htm">Psalm 78:58-61</a> They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols. / On hearing it, God was furious and rejected Israel completely. / He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men. ... <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3-8</a> Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. / Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; ... <a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">Psalm 135:15-18</a> The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ... <a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24-25</a> The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. <a href="/acts/19-26.htm">Acts 19:26-27</a> And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. / There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.” <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-23</a> For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore on us, and on Dagon our god.saw<a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">1 Samuel 4:8</a> Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness.<a href="/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8,28</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD… <a href="/exodus/9-28.htm">Exodus 9:28</a> Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.The ark<a href="/1_samuel/6-20.htm">1 Samuel 6:20</a> And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?<a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">2 Samuel 6:9</a> And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?<a href="/1_chronicles/13-11.htm">1 Chronicles 13:11-13</a> And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day… upon Dagon our god<a href="/1_samuel/5-3.htm">1 Samuel 5:3,4</a> And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again… <a href="/jeremiah/46-25.htm">Jeremiah 46:25</a> The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him:<a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">Jeremiah 48:7</a> For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/1-23.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-4.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm">Ashdod</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-5.htm">Dagon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/20-34.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">Sore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-8.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Ashdod</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-10.htm">Dagon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-8.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">Sore</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 5</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">The Philistines having brought the ark into Ashdod, set it in the house Dagon</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/5-3.htm">Dagon is smitten down and cut and cut in pieces, </a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/5-5.htm">and they of Ashdod smitten with tumors</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/5-8.htm">So God deals with them of Gath, when it was brought thither</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/5-10.htm">and so with them of Ekron, when it was brought thither</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening The city of Ashdod was one of the five major Philistine cities, known for its strategic location and strong fortifications. The Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites, believing it would bring them power and victory. However, the presence of the Ark brought calamity instead. The phrase "saw what was happening" refers to the plagues and destruction that befell the city, including the fall of their idol Dagon and the outbreak of tumors among the people. This reflects the biblical theme that God will not be mocked and that His presence demands reverence and holiness.they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us The Philistines recognized the Ark as the symbol of the God of Israel's presence and power. Despite their initial triumph in capturing it, they quickly realized that the Ark was not a mere trophy but a source of divine judgment. This acknowledgment by the Philistines highlights the sovereignty of God over all nations and peoples, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The decision to remove the Ark underscores the fear and respect that even pagan nations had for the God of Israel when confronted with His power.because His hand is heavy upon us The phrase "His hand is heavy upon us" indicates the severity of God's judgment. In biblical terms, the "hand of God" often symbolizes His power and intervention in human affairs, whether for blessing or judgment. The Philistines experienced God's hand as a force of punishment, manifesting in physical afflictions and the humiliation of their deity, Dagon. This serves as a reminder of God's justice and the consequences of opposing Him.and upon our god Dagon.” Dagon was a major deity in the Philistine pantheon, often associated with fertility and grain. The fall of Dagon's statue before the Ark, as described earlier in the chapter, symbolized the superiority of the God of Israel over the false gods of the nations. This event foreshadows the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over all earthly powers and idols. It also serves as a type of Christ, who would later demonstrate His authority over spiritual and earthly realms, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah's dominion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/men_of_ashdod.htm">Men of Ashdod</a> The inhabitants of Ashdod, a Philistine city, who experienced the consequences of capturing the Ark of the Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_god_of_israel.htm">Ark of the God of Israel</a> The sacred chest representing God's presence and covenant with Israel, captured by the Philistines. 3. <a href="/topical/d/dagon.htm">Dagon</a> The chief deity of the Philistines, whose statue fell and broke before the Ark, symbolizing the superiority of the God of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A group of people who were enemies of Israel and captured the Ark during a battle. 5. <a href="/topical/a/ashdod.htm">Ashdod</a> One of the five major Philistine cities where the Ark was taken, experiencing divine judgment as a result.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_idols.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Idols</a> The fall of Dagon before the Ark illustrates God's absolute power over false gods and idols. Believers are reminded to trust in God's supremacy and reject modern-day idols in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The capture of the Ark was a result of Israel's disobedience. This serves as a warning to remain faithful to God's commands to avoid similar consequences. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_hand_in_our_lives.htm">Recognizing God's Hand in Our Lives</a> The Philistines recognized the heavy hand of God upon them. Believers should be attentive to God's work in their lives, understanding that His discipline is meant to guide and correct. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence_for_god.htm">The Importance of Reverence for God</a> The Ark's presence brought judgment to the Philistines due to their irreverence. Christians are called to approach God with reverence and respect, acknowledging His holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 5</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_ark's_impact_on_philistines.htm">1 Samuel 5 - Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that the Ark's presence caused such devastation in Philistine cities?</a> <a href="/q/1_sam_5_6__scientific_basis_for_tumors.htm">1 Samuel 5:6 – Is there any scientific or medical basis for the tumors supposedly afflicting the Philistines? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_philistine_records_of_dagon_event.htm">1 Samuel 5 – Why don’t contemporary Philistine records mention any catastrophe involving Dagon’s temple or widespread plagues? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_dagon's_statue_keep_falling.htm">1 Samuel 5:3-5 - How could Dagon's statue repeatedly fall and break without any natural explanation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - His hand is sore upon us. The epidemic was evidently very painful, and, as appears from ver. 11, fatal in numerous instances. Connecting this outbreak with the prostrate condition and subsequent mutilation of their god, the people of Ashdod recognised in their affliction the hand, i.e. the power, of Jehovah, and determined to send away the ark, the symbol of his ill omened presence among them. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/5-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And when the men אַנְשֵֽׁי־ (’an·šê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> Man, mankind of Ashdod אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד (’aš·dō·wḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_795.htm">Strong's 795: </a> Ashdod -- a city of the Philistines saw וַיִּרְא֥וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see what was happening, כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they said, וְאָמְר֗וּ (wə·’ā·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “The ark אֲר֨וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc must not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no stay יֵשֵׁ֞ב (yê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry here with us, עִמָּ֔נוּ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction His hand יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand is heavy קָשְׁתָ֤ה (qā·šə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7185.htm">Strong's 7185: </a> To be hard, severe or fierce upon us עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and upon וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against our god אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Dagon.” דָּג֥וֹן (dā·ḡō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1712.htm">Strong's 1712: </a> Dagon -- a god and an idol of the Philistines <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/5-7.htm">1 Samuel 5:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 5:7 When the men of Ashdod saw that (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/5-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 5:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 5:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/5-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 5:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 5:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>