1 Samuel 6:12-16 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:10-18

We are here told, I. How the Philistines dismissed the ark, 1 Sam. 6:10, 11. They were made as glad to part with it as ever they had been to take it. As God had fetched Israel out of the house of bondage, so now he fetched the ark out of its captivity, in such a manner as that Egypt was glad when they departed, Ps. 105:38. 1. They received no money or price for the ransom of it, as they hoped to do, even beyond a king's ransom. Thus it is prophesied of Cyrus (Isa. 45:13), He shall let go my... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:12

And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh ,.... Though they had none to drive, lead, or guide them, yet they steered their course to the road that led to Bethshemesh, though there were other ways they might have taken; which shows they were under the direction of God himself: and went along the highway ; or, "in one highway", or "post" F20 במסלה אחת "in via elata una", Montanus; "eadem semita", Tigurine version; so Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; though... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:13

And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley ,.... Which began at Pentecost, in the month Sivan, about our May; so that there were many people in the fields, who were eyewitnesses of this wonderful event: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it ; for though the ark while in the tabernacle was only seen by the high priest, when he went into the holy of holies; yet this having been brought out from thence, and exposed in the camp of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:14

And the cart came into the field of Joshua, a Bethshemite ,.... In that part of the valley where they were reaping wheat which belonged to him, whom we nowhere else read; whether a priest or Levite, which is not improbable, since this was a city of the Levites, or a common Israelite, is not certain: and stood there where there was a great stone ; afterwards called the great stone of Abel, 1 Samuel 6:18 . By the providence of God it was so ordered, that the kine made a stop just at this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:15

And the Levites took down the ark of the Lord ,.... Or, "had took it down" F24 הורידו "deposuerant", Meudoza; so Pool. ; for this, though here related, was done as soon as the ark came into the field, or quickly after, and before the burnt offering could be made, which was burnt with the wood of the cart; and though the persons that took it down are called Levites, they were priests, who were of the tribe of Levi; for it was the work of the priests to take it down, though the Levites... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:16

And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it ,.... Observed all that was done, how the kine performed their journey, drew the cart in which the ark was straight to Bethshemesh, stopped in a field near it, where it was received joyfully by the people, and sacrifices offered on account of it: they returned to Ekron the same day ; as they might very well, since it was but twelve miles from Bethshemesh. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:12

Lowing as they went - Calling for their calves. To the right hand or to the left - Some think they were placed where two roads met; one going to Ekron, the other to Beth-shemesh. It is possible that they were put in such circumstances as these for the greater certainty of the affair: to have turned from their own homes, from their calves and known pasture, and to have taken the road to a strange country, must argue supernatural influence. The lords of the ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:14

They clave the wood of the cart - Both the cart and the cattle having been thus employed, could no longer be devoted to any secular services; therefore the cattle were sacrificed, and the cart was broken up for fuel to consume the sacrifice. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:15

The Levites took down - It appears there were some of the tribe of Levi among the people of Beth-shemesh: to them appertained the service of the tabernacle. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:10-15

Restored blessings. The facts are— 1 . The kine bearing the ark, contrary to their instincts, go away from their home to Beth-shemesh. 2 . The men of Beth-shemesh, seeing the returning ark, leave their occupations, and express their joy in sacrificial worship. 3 . The Levites, exceeding their privileges, open the ark and examine its sacred contents. 4 . The representatives of the Philistines observe the issue of their experiment and return. The rapid succession of incidents... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:10-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 6:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 6:10-15

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