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They of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley; and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.
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Joy Beyond the Harvest
Commentators highlight the immense joy of the people. Matthew Henry notes their joy over the ark's return was greater than their "joy of harvest," showing that the restoration of God's presence and holy ordinances is a cause for celebration that surpasses even material blessings. The entire population immediately stopped their work to run to the ark.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The entire population was in the field. The harvest work stopped in an instant, and all the workers ran to where the ark was.
19th Century
Anglican
And they of Beth-shemesh. —Beth-shemesh, or “House of the Sun,” nearly equivalent to Heliopolis, “City of the Sun,” was a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley Which began at Pentecost, in the m…
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