Brief Review of Chapter 5
Study Questions on Chapter 6
1. How long had the ark of the covenant been with the Philistines at the opening of the chapter?
2. Who were the priests and diviners mentioned in verse 2? Why were they called?
3. What offerings did the priests and diviners recommend sending back with the ark?
4. What does verse 6 tell us about knowledge of the true God throughout the land?
5. What other Old Testament references indicate that knowledge and fear of God was common in the
6. How were the Philistines going to transport the ark? Was this the approved method?
7. What “test” of God was included in the Philistine’s plan?
8. What were the results of the “test?”
9. Was Bethshemesh an Israelite or Philistine city?
10. In what were the people of Bethshemesh engaged when the ark was brought to them?
11. How did the people of Bethshemesh react to having the ark in their community?
12. What mistake did the Bethshemites make regarding the ark? What were the consequences?
13. What conclusion did the Bethshemites arrive at regarding God as a result of these event? What request did they make of Kirjathjearim?