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The Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, "What shall we do with the ark of Yahweh? Show us with which we shall send it to its place."
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Pagan Spiritual Advisors
Commentators explain that the Philistines consulted their top religious and spiritual advisors: priests and diviners. Diviners were common in the ancient world and attempted to foresee the future through superstitious means like reading entrails, observing stars, or casting lots. This highlights the pagan worldview in contrast to seeking God's revealed will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The word for “priest” here is the same as that used for the priests of the true God; the word for diviners is always used for idolatrous or superst…
19th Century
Anglican
What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? — During the seven months that followed the great Philistine victory of Aphek, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Philistines called for the priests and for the diviners The one were skilled …
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For seven months, the Philistines were punished with the presence of the ark; it was a plague to them for all that time because they would not send…
