(2) And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the LORD? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place.
That which was a blessing to Israel became a snare to the Philistines, and the very ark which the Lord's people longed to posses again, the Lord's enemies longed to be freed from. So is the gospel, a savor of life unto some, and of death unto others. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16.