1 Samuel 6:15
“And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD, and the coffer that was with it, wherein the jewels of gold were, and put them on the great stone: and the men of Bethshemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Levites took down the ark of the Lord,.... Or, "had took it down" (x); for this, though here related, was done…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The word “Levites” here probably means priests Exo 4:14, sons of Levi, since Bethshemesh was one of the cities of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Levites took down - It appears there were some of the tribe of Levi among the people of Beth-shemesh: to them…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 6:10-18
We are here told,
I. How the Philistines dismissed the ark, Sa1 6:10, Sa1 6:11. They were made as glad to part with it…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the Levites took down Rather, in accordance with 1Sa 6:6, Now the Levites had taken down. As Beth-shemesh was a…