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Saul said to Ahijah, Bring here the ark of God. For the ark of God was [there] at that time with the children of Israel.
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Ark or Ephod?
Most commentators highlight a significant textual issue in this verse. While the Hebrew text says Saul called for the 'ark,' many scholars believe the original word was 'ephod,' as reflected in ancient Greek translations. This is because the high priest's ephod, not the Ark, was the designated instrument for inquiring of the Lord for guidance. This detail clarifies that Saul was attempting to seek a divine oracle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Instead of “the ark,” some scholars read “the ephod,” due to the improbability that the ark was with Saul at this time. This reading is also suppor…
19th Century
Anglican
And Saul said to Ahiah ... —The Septuagint renders here, “And Saul said to Ahijah, Bring hither the ephod; for he bore the ephod i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul said to Ahiah, bring here the ark of the Lord , &c.] That he, the high priest, might put on the ephod, with…
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