And all the house of Israel lamented ... - The occupation of the country around Shiloh by the Philistines was one reason the ark was kept fo…

And it came to pass, while the ark remained in Kirjath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years. —Literall…

And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim,
that the time was long
It …

God will find a resting-place for his ark; if some thrust it from them, the hearts of others will be inclined to receive it. It is nothing new for …