1Sa 5:11 | HCSB | STEP | The Ekronites called all the Philistine rulers together . They said , “Send the ark of Israel’s God away . It must return to its place so it won’t kill us and our people !” For the fear of death pervaded the city ; God’s hand was oppressing them.

‏ 1 Samuel 5:11

11 The Ekronites called all the Philistine rulers together. ^a They said, “Send the ark of Israel’s God away. It must return to its place so it won’t kill us and our people!” ^{▼▼DSS, LXX read Why don’t you return it to . . . people?} For the fear of death pervaded the city; God’s hand was oppressing them. ^c