1 SAMUEL 6

THE PHILISTINES RETURN THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

After seven months, the Philistines return the ark of the covenant in efforts to end their affliction. They use an interesting strategy including two cows to send it back to the Israelites.

Some of the Israelites receive the ark of the covenant in a field and rejoice! They are so glad to have the ark of the covenant back in Israel, but immediately forget the laws surrounding the ark and are struck down.