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1 Samuel 6:21

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 6:21

Verse 21 of 21

Scripture focus

And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, [and] fetch it up to you.

1 Samuel 6:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:21

Theological / Devotional

Kirjath-jearim. Literally, “the city of forests.” This was one of the cities of Gibeon that sought the protection of Joshua after the destruction of Jericho (Joshua 9:17). It was listed in the inheritance of Judah (Joshua 15:9). It is situated on the western slopes of the mountains near Jerusalem, about 9 mi. (14.4 km.) from Beth-shemesh. The message to the city of Kirjath-jearim implies the feeling that the farther the ark was removed from the Philistines, the safer it would be. Kirjath-jearim, higher in the mountains, could be more easily defended against attack than a city in the lower, rolling hill country.

The people of Kirjath-jearim were sent for to fetch the ark.

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