Beth-shemesh
The first Israelite city the Ark reached when returned by the Philistines.
First mentioned in the Bible
"The people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley. They looked up and saw the Ark and rejoiced greatly."— 1 Samuel 6:13
Background
After the Ark was captured by the Philistines for seven months, they sent it back due to plagues. They placed it on a new cart pulled by two cows, which went straight to Beth-shemesh. The people were harvesting wheat and rejoiced to see the Ark, but some were struck by Jehovah for looking into it.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
The people of Beth-sheʹmesh were reaping the wheat harvest in the valley plain. When they raised their eyes and saw the Ark, they were overjoyed at seeing it.— 1 Samuel 6:13Explore Beth-shemesh on the interactive map →
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