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Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Exodus 25 and 26.

The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 59.

The Greek Testament reading is in Mark 14.

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Exodus 25 and 26, Mercy covering (transgressions of the) Law
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Thought for Today: Tuesday February 28:

So often we think that to be encouragers, we have to produce great words of wisdom when, in fact, a few simple syllables of sympathy and an arm around the shoulder can often provide much needed comfort. Remember thus, it is not how many years we live but what we do with them that counts.

SERIES I --- THE NATION UNITES --- LESSON 04

THE ARK OF YHVH

THE DAY THE ARK WAS LOST

From 1 Samuel 4

When war swept across the land, the Philistines set up camp at Aphek and the Israelites at Ebenezer. In one great battle against Israel, the Philistines killed four thousand Israelite troops in the fields and sent the survivors retreating to camp to report their defeat. Why has Adonai let this happen to us? The elders of Israel asked. Perhaps if we brought the Ark of Adonai here, along with Hophni and Phinehas, then Adonai might save us. Word was sent to Shiloh for the Ark of Adonai to be brought, as well as Hophni and Phinehas, Eli’s sons. Would not Adonai Who sit on His throne above the cherubim bring victory? Excitement swept through the camp of Israel when the Ark arrived. The men shouted so loud that the earth trembled. What’s happening over there in the Hebrew camp? The Philistines wondered when they heard the shouting. Then the report came that the Ark of Adonai had come into the battle. The Philistines were afraid when they heard that. They have brought their YHVH to fight with them, they said. Woe to us! We have never fought their YHVH before. Who can save us from His power, for He is the One Who saved the Hebrews by sending plagues to the Egyptians. Take courage! Fight like men, so that we will not become their slaves as they have been ours. The Philistines fought mightily and defeated the people of Israel again, killing thirty thousand Israelites this time. They also captured the Ark of Adonai and killed Hophni and Phinehas. A man from the tribe of Benjamin escaped from the battle, arriving in Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn and his head covered with dirt to show his sorrow. When he told what had happened that day, a great cry went up from the city. Eli had been sitting by the gate where the road went into the city, waiting for news of the Ark, for he was deeply concerned for it. When the cry went up from the city, Eli shouted out, what is all that noise about? Then the messenger ran over and told Eli about the great defeat and the loss of the Ark and the death of his sons. Eli was ninety-eight years old and was blind and fat. I escaped from the battle today, said the messenger. Our people have been defeated and your sons have been killed, along with thousands of our men. The Philistines have also captured the Ark of Adonai. When Eli heard about the Ark of Adonai, he fell backward from his seat at the gate and broke his neck. For forty years he had ruled over Israel as judge. Eli’s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, also heard the tragic news that both her husband and father-in-law were dead and that the Ark of Adonai was captured. She had been expecting a baby. When she heard this news, she began to give birth to the child. Don’t be afraid, for you have had a baby boy, the women who helped her said. But Phinehas’ wife was dying and did not answer them, although she did name the child Ichabod, which meant {The Glory is Gone.} The glory is gone from Israel, she said, for the Ark of Adonai was gone and her husband and Eli both were dead.

COMMENTARY

THE BATTLE OF EBENEZER

When an Israelite army was defeated by the Philistines, a call went out to bring the Ark of Adonai’s Covenant to the army camp. The Ark, dating from the time of Exodus, was the focus of YHVH’s presence with His people. It was to be kept in the inner room of the tabernacle. But the army cried, {Bring the Ark that it may save us.} Trust in YHVH could have brought deliverance. But trust in the Ark of YHVH led to devastating defeat. It was a dark day for Israel. The cheers of the jubilant soldiers seemed to rock the ground when Phinehas and Hophni entered the camp with the Ark. Alone they had little hope of defeating the Philistines, but with the Holy Ark they were certain they would not fail. Many of the soldiers believed that the Ark would guarantee YHVH’s presence on the battlefield. They remembered other times that YHVH had acted through the Ark. When the priests waded into the Jordan River, the waters opened up for the people to cross into Canaan. Throughout the years of the Exodus and the Conquest, the Ark was an instrument of YHVH’s direction. Surely, they reasoned, it would work for them this time as well. The Philistines were frightened when they discovered the Israelite plan. Other people carried their idols into battle as a safeguard against danger, but they were especially afraid of the Israelites’ YHVH. Everyone knew of the wonders He had worked in Egypt. Both sides were stunned at the end of the battle. To the Israelites, Adonai had deserted His people. To others, Philistine military power seemed stronger than Adonai’s Power. The Israelites had learned a hard lesson. YHVH had warned them He would punish the corruption of His temple. His power alone gave meaning to the Ark; it could not be used to manipulate His actions.