Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 5 - Introduction
A.M. 2863. B.C. 1141.
The Philistines carry the ark into the temple of Dagon, 1Sa 5:1, 1 Samuel 5:2. Dagon is overthrown, 1 Samuel 5:3. The men of Ashdod and Gath plagued, 1 Samuel 5:6. The Philistines determine to send it back, 1 Samuel 5:10.