We continue the journey from Kiriath Jearim to Jerusalem with the Ark of The Lord. Something happens along the way that stops the whole process. Uzzah touches the Ark and dies for it. When we left David and all those who were with him they were celebrating the return of the Ark of The Lord […]
David is now in a new home and he wants God near him. It’s time to bring the Ark of The Lord back with the people. It will be with GREAT fanfare and rejoicing. The Philistines sent the Ark of The Lord on its way to Israel. They had captured it in battle and brought […]
The Philistines have captured the Ark of the Lord but have paid a heavy price because of it. Dagon took a nose dive, tumors erupted and the countryside was ravaged by mice. Time to get rid of the Ark and hope for healing. When we left our story the Ark was at Ekron. The people […]
The Philistines have captured the Ark of the Lord. They brought it as their trophy into the temple of Dagon, their god. Dagon couldn’t stand in the presence of the Ark! This is another one of my favorite stories! God didn’t allow ANY god to be raised above Him. It didn’t matter what His “hosts” […]
The Ark of the Lord was taken during battle. Israel was trounced severely. Eli’s sons were both killed. And now the report of these things returns. The result is even more death. In Israel’s mind the worst thing that could possibly happen has! They have lost the Ark of the Lord in battle. They equate […]