1)

Why was the Aron captured?

1.

Malbim (3): Refer to 4:3:2:1, 4:3:3:3, 4:4:1:1, 4:4:2:2, 4:4:4:1, 4:5:1:1

2)

Why does it say "Aron Elokim", and not "Aron Bris

1.

Kli Yakar (Lani'ado) #1: Yisrael did not honor the Bris. This is why it was taken.

2.

Kli Yakar (Lani'ado) #2: The Aron was taken for a long time. The Luchos were taken, but promptly returned to Yisrael. Refer to 4:12:1:1. 1


1

Also in verse 6, it says "Aron Hashem", without the word Bris! The Pelishtim said so; perhaps they did not know what was inside. (PF)

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