CALL THIS GUY!
THE ARK OF
THE COVENANT
IS MISSING AGAIN!
Posted on 10/05/2020 6:01:21 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6
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CHAPTER 4
1 Now the Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines. 2 Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand of them on the battlefield. 3 When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Shiloh, so that he may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.”
4 So they brought back the ark of the covenant of the Lord Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim. And Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.
5 When the ark of the Lord’s covenant came into the camp, all Israel raised such a great shout that the ground shook. 6 Hearing the uproar, the Philistines asked, “What’s all this shouting in the Hebrew camp?”
When they learned that the ark of the Lord had come into the camp, 7 the Philistines were afraid. “A god has come into the camp,” they said. 9 “Be strong, Philistines! Be men, or you will be subject to the Hebrews, as they have been to you. Be men, and fight!”
10 So the Philistines fought, and the Israelites were defeated and every man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great; Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers. 11 The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.
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“Philistines Capture the Ark”
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by GERITT BLECHER
“Hophni and Phinehas are killed, the Ark is captured by the Philistines”
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“Israelites vs. Philistines”
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ELI’S NO-GOOD,
VERY-BAD NEWS. .
12 That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh. 13 When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair by the side of the road, watching, because his heart feared for the ark of God. When the man entered the town and told what had happened, the whole town sent up a cry.
14 Eli heard the outcry and asked, “What is the meaning of this uproar?”
The man hurried over to Eli, 15 who was ninety-eight years old and whose eyes had failed so that he could not see. 16 He told Eli, 17 “Israel fled before the Philistines, and the army has suffered heavy losses. Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been captured.”
18 When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led Israel forty years.
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by JAMES TISSOT
“Death of Eli”
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by JULIUS SCHNORR VON CAROLSFELD
“Eli Falling Off His Chair Upon Hearing Bad News”
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DAGON FALLS, TOO . .
CHAPTER 5
1 After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 Then they carried the ark into Dagon’s temple and set it beside Dagon. 3 When the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord! They took Dagon and put him back in his place. 4 But the following morning when they rose, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord! His head and hands had been broken off and were lying on the threshold; only his body remained. 5 That is why to this day neither the priests of Dagon nor any others who enter Dagon’s temple at Ashdod step on the threshold.. .
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“Dagon Falls before Yahweh’s Ark”
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3rd Century Fresco of the Philistine captivity of the ark,
Dura-Europos synagogue, Syria
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“The Ark of the Covenant in Dagon's house”
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SNEAK PEEK: Next time, THE ARK RETURNS,
WITHOUT INDIANA JONES!If you're sensing the Holy Spirit is suggesting
that you read ahead, we'll be in 1st Samuel 4-7. .
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R E S O U R C E S . .
If you'd like to see for yourself the Bing page
which yielded most of the works above, here is the link:
"Philistines Capture Ark"
Where no attribution appears below a work,
the artist's name is unknown
Works are numbered to facilitate your commenting
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Links to three masters who painted Biblical scenes prolifically:
REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON van RIJN
GUSTAV DORÉ
241 wood engravings for
La Grande Bible de Tours
JAMES TISSOT
180 watercolors depicting Bible scenes
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This series keeps moving from one Bible passage to another,
so here is a fascinating and enjoyable link to assist in following along:
BIBLE TIMELINE
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Finally, here are links to the
PREVIOUS 91 POSTS IN THIS SERIES
, with descriptive titles to assist you in finding those which interest you
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SPECIAL THANKS
to FReeper left that other site,
who allowed God to make her His conduit
for incomparable enthusiasm, encouragement,
education, advice and technical assistance!
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NOTES ON MY SELECTION CRITERIA Q u a l i t y The Bible and its Author are my focus, not the art:
this is The Bible in Paintings, not “Great Paintings” nor even “Good Paintings.” So, works need not be masterpieces to qualify for inclusion here—they don’t need to be housed at the Louvre nor auctioned by Sotheby’s. They only need to illustrate successfully some aspect of the Biblical text or, frankly, just tickle my fancy, which I'm asking the Holy Spirit to guide. Often, artists misrepresent the Scripture, but unless the error is material, licentious or heretical I usually include the artwork, trusting that the Spirit is perfectly capable of defending Himself. So, with such forgiving filters, it means that you're seeing practically everything I'm finding.P a c i n g The pace may seem glacial to those eager to see their favorite events. My commission is to search for art on each Bible passage in sequence; if I find enough, then it becomes the next installment, even if undramatic. But where there is no art, that Bible passage goes untold here. The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing. Always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!Art is merely the Toy Department of Bible study,
so I’m just having fun here—I hope you are, too!
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My bike only sits from December to April...in Bro’s Garage.
But I gun it from time to time to keep it happy.
“Thank you for not posting a picture of the Golden “Emirrods”.”
Possibly will be covered in the next episode of the return of the ark. That contains one of the funniest sections of scripture in the Bible.
One thing I learned is that Hosni and Phineahas were likely carrying the ark when they were slaughtered. But maybe not. The scripture is not clear.
A “fair-weather biker.” Got it.
Don't get your hopes up. But nothing is stopping you from adding them, as your contribution to the discussion.
LOL...you are right!
Not really. I have actually ridden in a Tornado.
Of course, I crashed, but got back on an rode ten miles home in 2nd gear (the gear shift lever had been sheared off)through the Supercell which included hail.
Someday I will relate the whole story which involves Rastafarians, Angels, a Harley, Road Rash, and TOBB.
Good work.
Thanks.
5.56mm
It amazes me how much art there is that covers stories that are seldom discussed in church.
I think Christians are losing their heritage and are intentionally being led to ignorance by the Leadership.
“Someday”—we do have all of eternity, but I’m hoping “Someday” comes much, much sooner.
Just sticking with the Game Plan.
It amazes me how much art there is that covers stories that are seldom discussed in church. I think Christians are losing their heritage and are allowing themselves to be intentionally being led to ignorance by some of the Leadership.
“It amazes me how much art there is that covers stories that are seldom discussed in church.
I think Christians are losing their heritage and are intentionally being led to ignorance by the Leadership.”
If your church isn’t teaching the whole Bible, go to another.
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