1Sa 5:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : The people of Ekron were desperate. Many died, and those who survived were in terrible pain from the emerods (1 Samuel 5:12 ). Their shouts of suffering were heard everywhere. The Philistines, who once celebrated capturing the ark, were now eager to get rid of it. This shows that God can turn pride into sorrow and that no one can win by fighting against Him (Job 20:15-20 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 5:12

v. 12: The people of Ekron were desperate. Many died, and those who survived were in terrible pain from the emerods (1 Samuel 5:12 ^a). Their shouts of suffering were heard everywhere. The Philistines, who once celebrated capturing the ark, were now eager to get rid of it. This shows that God can turn pride into sorrow and that no one can win by fighting against Him (Job 20:15-20 ^b).