⁸ So they called all the Philistine rulers together^(A) and asked, ‘What should we do with the ark of Israel’s God? ’

‘The ark of Israel’s God should be moved to Gath,’ they replied. So they moved the ark of Israel’s God.

Uzziah’s Exploits

⁶ Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines,^(A) and he tore down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod. Then he built cities in the vicinity of Ashdod and among the Philistines.