“And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but in any wise return him a trespass offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you.”
They said: If you send back the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it empty, but by all means return him a guilt offering. Then you will be healed and will know why his hand does not turn away from you—the *asham* (guilt offering) is prescribed as restitution. The Philistine priests demonstrate knowledge of Israelite sacrificial theology: *asham* atones and restores relationship.
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