1 Samuel 4: The Philistines Capture the Ark

Beaten by the Philistines, Israel brings the ark from Shiloh into battle, hoping it will save them, but they are routed, the ark is taken, and both of Eli’s sons are killed. Hearing of the ark, Eli falls and dies, and his dying daughter-in-law names her newborn son Ichabod.

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What did the elders decide to do after the first defeat (1 Samuel 4:3)?

Ask the Philistines to agree to terms of peaceOffer sacrifices and fast before going out againSend for Samuel to pray to the LORD for the armyBring the ark from Shiloh so it would save them