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 and a cart to send it back to the Israelites.

When the ark arrives in Israel, they rejoice! Some men look inside the ark, which was forbidden, and are struck down. Although they are glad to have the ark back, they immediately forget the laws surrounding it.