The Glory, the Priest, and the Pirates (part 2)

From Holy Ghost Stories by Justin Gerhardt

August 25, 2025 · 33 min · Season 7 · Episode 17

About this episode

The episode discusses the consequences faced by the Philistines after acquiring the Ark of the Covenant.

The Philistines soon discover the Ark of the Covenant is not to be trifled with. Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-7:14 Players: Yahweh The Philistines Samuel The Ark of the Covenant What's Spooky: Rats and tumors Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: — Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible — Sign up for The Latest , an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. — Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

People in this episode

Host: Justin Gerhardt

Topics covered

Philistines
Ark of the Covenant
Yahweh
Samuel
tumors
rats

Keywords

Philistines
Ark of the Covenant
Yahweh
Samuel
1 Samuel
tumors
rats

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Organizations: Hazefire Studios

Books & works: The Ark of the Covenant