E03 The Lord's Covenant Box Poem by Simple Simon

Israelites faced the brunt
Right in the battle front
When Philistines suddenly
Attacked them violently.

Thousands of Israelites perished.
By God, thus they were punished,
As the new generation had fallen
From the virtuous path then.

Having paid this costly price,
Their leaders thought it rather wise,
'Let us bring to the site
The Covenant Box and fight.'

The box was then brought.
Once more, they all fought.
This time also, they failed.
Many of them were killed.

The priest's two sons too died,
When to escape, they tried.
Philistines took possession
Of the box, as priceless one.

This news, the priest heard.
He too fell down and died.
The Lord became so violent,
As He couldn't remain silent.

He punished Philistines, in turn,
For He was kept as one
Among their various gods,
All of whom were frauds!

When diseases widely spread,
Philistines were totally afraid,
The Covenant Box, they returned,
Back to Israelites, with gifts of gold.

Under the rule of Samuel,
Lived the people of Israel,
As long as he lived,
With the mercy of God