Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 6 - Introduction
A.M. 2864. B.C. 1140.
The Philistines send the ark back, 1 Samuel 6:1. The Israelites receive it, 1 Samuel 6:13. The people of Beth-shemesh smitten for looking into the ark, who therefore desire those of Kirjath-jearim to fetch it, 1 Samuel 6:19.