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1 Samuel 5

2 passages from 2 books in the Christian Reader library reference 1 Samuel 5.

Chapter 46
from Commentary on Isaiah by John Calvin · cites 1 Samuel 5:7, 6

The Ark then was not worshipped in God's stead, but was a sign by which the people were led as by the hand, to set their affections on things above, even upon the Lord himself: contrariwise, the Gentiles doted only upon their puppets, and attributed to them a divine power. We ma…
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Section 7: God's Judgments Are Righteous
from Gods Terrible Voice in the City by Thomas Vincent · cites 1 Samuel 5:4

The crown is fallen from our heads; and what is the reason? because we have sinned against the Lord (Lamentations 5:16). God has spoken terribly, but he has answered righteously; as he gives great and especial mercies in answer to prayer: so he sends great and extraordinary judg…
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