The Ark Taken by the Philistines
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The Philistines looked upon the ark as the god of Israel. The Philistines made a fierce assault, which resulted in the defeat of Israel, with great slaughter.
Thus again was left upon the page of history a testimony for all future ages--that the iniquity of God's professed people will not go unpunished. The greater the knowledge of God's will, the greater the sin of those who disregard it.
The most terrifying calamity that could occur had befallen Israel. The ark of God had been captured, and was in the possession of the enemy. The glory had indeed departed from Israel when the symbol of the abiding presence and power of Jehovah was removed from the midst of them.
The Lord does not regard the request of those who cherish iniquity in the heart; it is written that he that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 28:9