1 Samuel 6:17

1 Samuel 6:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

King James Version KJV

And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

American Standard Version ASV

And these are the golden tumors which the Philistines returned for a trespass-offering unto Jehovah: for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now these are the gold images which the Philistines sent as a sin-offering to the Lord; one for Ashdod, one for Gaza, one for Ashkelon, one for Gath, one for Ekron;

Free Bible Version FBV

The five gold models of swellings sent by the Philistines as a guilt offering to the Lord were from the rulers of Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So these are the golden emerods, which the Philistims gaue for a sinne offering to the Lord: for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, and for Ekron one,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And these [are] the golden emerods which the Philistines have sent back — a guilt-offering to Jehovah: for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

World English Bible WEB

These are the golden tumors which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering to the LORD: for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass-offering to the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And these are the golden emerods, which the Philistines returned for sin to the Lord: For Azotus one, for Gaza one, for Ascalon one, for Geth one, for Accaron one:

Translation for Translators T4T

The five gold models of tumors that they sent to be an offering to Yahweh to show that they knew that they deserved to be punished were gifts from those five kings who were rulers of Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron cities.

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1 Samuel 6:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ טְחֹרֵ֣י הַ/זָּהָ֔ב אֲשֶׁ֨ר הֵשִׁ֧יבוּ פְלִשְׁתִּ֛ים אָשָׁ֖ם לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה לְ/אַשְׁדּ֨וֹד אֶחָ֜ד לְ/עַזָּ֤ה אֶחָד֙ לְ/אַשְׁקְל֣וֹן אֶחָ֔ד לְ/גַ֥ת אֶחָ֖ד לְ/עֶקְר֥וֹן אֶחָֽד

וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ ʼêl-leh H428 these Conj | Pron

טְחֹרֵ֣י ṭᵉchôr H2914 tumor N-mp

הַ/זָּהָ֔ב zâhâb H2091 gold Art | N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

הֵשִׁ֧יבוּ shûwb H7725 to return V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

פְלִשְׁתִּ֛ים Pᵉlishtîy H6430 Philistines Ngmpa

אָשָׁ֖ם ʼâshâm H817 guilt (offering) N-ms

לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

לְ/אַשְׁדּ֨וֹד ʼAshdôwd H795 Ashdod Prep | N-proper

אֶחָ֜ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

לְ/עַזָּ֤ה ʻAzzâh H5804 Gaza Prep | N-proper

אֶחָד֙ ʼechâd H259 one Adj

לְ/אַשְׁקְל֣וֹן ʼAshqᵉlôwn H831 Ashkelon Prep | N-proper

אֶחָ֔ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

לְ/גַ֥ת Gath H1661 Gath Prep | N-proper

אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

לְ/עֶקְר֥וֹן ʻEqrôwn H6138 Ekron Prep | N-proper

אֶחָֽד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 6:17

וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

טְחֹרֵ֣י ṭᵉchôr H2914 "tumor" N-mp

This word describes a painful tumor or ulcer, especially in the anal region, and is translated as emerod in the KJV. It is used to describe a physical affliction in the Bible.

Definition: tumours, haemorrhoids, piles

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: emerod. See also: Deuteronomy 28:27; 1 Samuel 6:4; 1 Samuel 6:17.

הַ/זָּהָ֔ב zâhâb H2091 "gold" Art | N-ms

Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.

Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)

Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

הֵשִׁ֧יבוּ shûwb H7725 "to return" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.

Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back

Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.

פְלִשְׁתִּ֛ים Pᵉlishtîy H6430 "Philistines" Ngmpa

A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.

Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)

Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.

אָשָׁ֖ם ʼâshâm H817 "guilt (offering)" N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to guilt or a fault, often requiring a sin offering. It is used to describe a trespass or offense against God, as seen in the book of Leviticus. The KJV translates it as guiltiness or trespass offering.

Definition: 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness 1a) offense, trespass, fault 1b) guilt, guiltiness 1c) compensation (for offense) 1d) trespass offering, guilt offering

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). See also: Genesis 26:10; Leviticus 14:25; Psalms 68:22.

לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

לְ/אַשְׁדּ֨וֹד ʼAshdôwd H795 "Ashdod" Prep | N-proper

Ashdod refers to a powerful Philistine city on the Mediterranean Sea, west of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Bible as a major city. The name means powerful.

Definition: § Ashdod = "powerful" a major Philistine city on the Mediterranean Sea west from Jerusalem, modern Esdud

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Ahdod. See also: Joshua 11:22; 1 Samuel 6:17; Isaiah 20:1.

אֶחָ֜ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.

Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)

Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.

לְ/עַזָּ֤ה ʻAzzâh H5804 "Gaza" Prep | N-proper

Azzah is another name for Gaza, a Philistine city in southwest Palestine, meaning 'the strong' in Hebrew.

Definition: § Azzah = "the strong" another name for 'Gaza', a city of the Philistines located in the extreme southwest of Palestine close to the Mediterranean

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Azzah, Gaza. See also: Genesis 10:19; 1 Kings 5:4; Jeremiah 25:20.

אֶחָד֙ ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

לְ/אַשְׁקְל֣וֹן ʼAshqᵉlôwn H831 "Ashkelon" Prep | N-proper

Ashkelon was a major city in ancient Palestine, southwest of Jerusalem. It was a key Philistine city, mentioned in the books of Joshua and Amos. The KJV translates it as 'Ashkelon' or 'Askalon'.

Definition: Askelon or Ashkelon = "the fire of infamy: I shall be weighed" a maritime city of the Philistines, southwest of Jerusalem Also named: esh.qe.lo.ni (אֶשְׁקְלוֹנִי "Ashkelon" H0832)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Ashkelon, Askalon. See also: Judges 1:18; Jeremiah 47:5; Jeremiah 25:20.

אֶחָ֔ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

לְ/גַ֥ת Gath H1661 "Gath" Prep | N-proper

Gath was a major city of the Philistines, the same people who lived in Goliath's hometown, and its name means winepress in Hebrew.

Definition: § Gath = "winepress" one of the five royal or chief cities of the Philistines and the native city of Goliath

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Gath. See also: Joshua 11:22; 2 Samuel 21:20; Psalms 56:1.

אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

לְ/עֶקְר֥וֹן ʻEqrôwn H6138 "Ekron" Prep | N-proper

Names the city of Ekron, one of the five major cities of the Philistines, mentioned in 1 Samuel 5:10 as a place where the Ark of the Covenant was taken. This city played a significant role in biblical history. It was later given to the tribe of Dan.

Definition: Ekron = "emigration" or "torn up by the roots" the most northerly of the 5 principal cities of the Philistines; located in the lowlands of Judah and later given to Dan Also named: eq.ro.ni (עֶקְרוֹנִי "Ekron" H6139)

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Ekron. See also: Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 17:52; Jeremiah 25:20.

אֶחָֽד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

Study Notes — 1 Samuel 6:17

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Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 6:17
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:17
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 6:17
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Context — The Ark Returned to Israel

15And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD. 16And when the five rulers of the Philistines saw this, they returned to Ekron that same day.

17As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

18The number of gold rats also corresponded to the number of Philistine cities belonging to the five rulers—the fortified cities and their outlying villages. And the large rock on which they placed the ark of the LORD stands to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh. 19But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Samuel 1:20	Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult.
2	Jeremiah 25:20	all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
3	1 Samuel 5:10	So they sent the ark of God to Ekron, but as it arrived, the Ekronites cried out, “They have brought us the ark of the God of Israel in order to kill us and our people!”
4	2 Chronicles 26:6	Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
5	2 Kings 1:2	Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.”
6	1 Samuel 5:1	After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,
7	Zechariah 9:5–6	Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.
8	Amos 1:7–8	So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.
9	1 Samuel 6:4	“What guilt offering should we send back to Him?” asked the Philistines. “Five gold tumors and five gold rats,” they said, “according to the number of rulers of the Philistines, since the same plague has struck both you and your rulers.
10	Judges 16:1	One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.

1 Samuel 6:17 Summary

In this verse, the Philistines sent back one gold tumor for each city as a guilt offering to the LORD, showing that they recognized their wrongdoing and sought to make amends. This act demonstrates the biblical concept of guilt and sin, where people acknowledge their mistakes and seek forgiveness, as seen in Leviticus 5:1-6:7. The Philistines' actions show that they understood God's holiness and justice, as described in Isaiah 59:2, and that they wanted to restore their relationship with the Israelites. By sending back the gold tumors, the Philistines took a step towards healing and forgiveness, just like we can when we acknowledge our sins and seek God's mercy, as seen in Psalm 51:1-2 and 1 John 1:9.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Philistines send back one gold tumor for each city as a guilt offering to the LORD?

The Philistines sent back the gold tumors as a guilt offering to the LORD because they recognized that their affliction was a result of God's judgment, as seen in 1 Samuel 5:6-12, and they sought to appease Him and restore their relationship with the Israelites, as instructed in Leviticus 5:14-16.

What is the significance of the cities listed in this verse?

The cities listed, Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, were the five major cities of the Philistines, and each one sent a gold tumor as a guilt offering, symbolizing their recognition of God's sovereignty over them, as stated in Psalm 24:1.

How does this verse relate to the concept of guilt and sin in the Bible?

This verse illustrates the biblical concept of guilt and sin, where the Philistines acknowledged their wrongdoing and sought to make amends through a guilt offering, as seen in Leviticus 5:1-6:7, demonstrating their understanding of God's holiness and justice, as described in Isaiah 59:2.

What can we learn from the Philistines' actions in this verse?

We can learn from the Philistines' actions that acknowledging and taking responsibility for our sins is an important step towards restoration and forgiveness, as seen in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, and that God is a God of justice and mercy, as stated in Psalm 89:14.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge my sin and seek forgiveness, just like the Philistines did?
How can I demonstrate my recognition of God's sovereignty and holiness in my daily life, as the Philistines did through their guilt offering?
What are some ways that I can show appreciation and gratitude for God's mercy and forgiveness, as the Israelites did in 1 Samuel 6:15?
How can I balance the concept of God's justice with His mercy and love, as seen in this verse and in other parts of the Bible, such as Psalm 85:10?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 6:17

And these are the golden emerods, which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the Lord,.... Along with the ark: for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon, one, for Gath one, for

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 6:17

And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one; These are the golden

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:17

1 Samuel 6:17 And these [are] the golden emerods which the Philistines returned [for] a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;Ver. 17. And these are the golden emerods.] These the Israelites either kept whole for monuments and memorials, as they did the censors of Korah and his complices; or else they made golden vessels of them for the sanctuary.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:17

(17) The golden emerods.—The offering of the golden emerods (or tumours), including one for each of the five principal cities. In the preceding chapter only Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron are mentioned as abiding places of the Ark, but there is no doubt that during the “seven months” the sacred chest was for a long or short period located in each of the five towns, in the Dagon temple which each of the cities possessed.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 6:17

Verse 17. These are the golden emerods] Each of these cities, in what may be called its corporate capacity, sent a golden emerod.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 6:17

17, 18. We have here a specific description of the propitiatory offering actually sent; (a) a golden “boil” for each chief city: (b) a golden mouse for each city and village throughout the whole country. The apparent discrepancy between the latter statement and 1 Samuel 6:4 vanishes if we regard 1 Samuel 6:4 as merely the proposal of the priests, and 1 Samuel 6:18 as a description of what was actually done. The reason for the offering of mice from the whole country probably was that the plague of mice had ravaged the whole country, while the pestilence was chiefly confined to the great cities. fenced cities] Fortified or walled cities, contrasted with the “country villages” or unwalled towns. Cp. Deuteronomy 3:5. even unto the great [stone of] Abel] If the present Heb. text is correct, Abel (= “lamentation”) must be regarded as a proper name given to the great stone in Joshua’s field from the lamentation for the disaster recorded in 1 Samuel 6:19. But there is no mention of such a name having been given to it: it is scarcely natural that this stone should be taken as the boundary of the land of the Philistines: and the sentence as it stands is ungrammatical. It seems best to follow the Targum and Sept. in reading “stone” instead of Abel, and to make a slight further alteration of the text, by which we obtain good sense and grammar: either (a) “And the great stone whereon they set down the ark of the Lord is a witness unto this day in the field of Joshua the Beth-shemeshite.” (Cp. Genesis 31:52): or (b) “The great stone … remaineth unto this day.”

Sermons on 1 Samuel 6:17

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