Good evening. You're listening to Bedtime Bible Stories for adults.

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podcast and episode description. Tonight's episode covers when the Ark of the

Covenant was stolen by the Philistines.

This is an interesting story, and I can't say that I already knew all of the details.

It's one of those God will not be mocked moments. Your mind may be racing or you might be calmly reflecting. God commands us to be

anxious for nothing. It breaks his heart when we worry. So let's make him happy and cast our cares on him

and feel those burdens being lifted from our shoulders. Sweet dreams.

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

Slowly begin to relax your muscles.

From your neck to your shoulders, to your arms, your hands, your hands and fingers,

your back, your legs, your calves, all the way to your toes.

Let the weight of your body sink into your bed and pillow. Breathe in deeply and

breathe out slowly.

Empty your mind of any burdens or worries and give them to God.

And prepare to listen to the Wordistines.

The Israelite army was camped near Ebenezer, and the Philistines were at Afeck.

The Philistines attacked and defeated the army of Israel, killing 4,000 men.

After the battle was over, the troops retreated to their camp.

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