ShmueI I: Perek 6

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Bullet Point Summary

Shmuel I Perek 6

  • The Plishtim returned the Ark to Yisrael after seven months.

  • Plishtim consulted with their Elders whom advised them to return the Ark with a guilt offering.

  • A plan was devised on exactly how to return the Ark to Yisrael.

  • The Ark was returned with 2 nursing cows, a box and golden mice with pictures of hemorrhoids as an offering to Hashem.

  • The Plishtim sent the Ark off to Bet Shemesh and observed the Ark from a distance waiting to see if the Ark would head back to the Yisrael or not.

  • The Ark was received in the fields of Joshua and was unloaded by the Levites.

  • Joshua had killed 70 men who were the equivalent of 50,000 men for not treating the Ark in a dignified manner.

  • Joshua spread the word the Ark was returned to Yisrael and wanted to return the Ark to its proper location.