The Philistines Stole the Ark of the Covenant. Then People Started Dying.
Guest: Dr. Robert Cargill | Length: 45 min 20 sec | Published: 2026-08-12
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Dr. Robert Cargill explores the capture and return of the Ark of the Covenant in 1 Samuel. The conversation examines plague, mice, death, and toppled idols in the story, asking what these events reveal about the Philistines, ancient Israel, and the formation of the Hebrew Bible.
Edited and produced by: Dr. Jordan Jones