1 Samuel 6:12

Beth — shemesh — A city of the priests, who were by office to take care of it. Loving — Testifying at once both their natural and vehement inclination to their calves, and the supernatural power which over — ruled them to a contrary course. The lords went — To prevent all imposture, and to get assurance of the truth of the event. All which circumstances tended to the greater illustration of God's glory.