And when they of Ashdod arose early the next day, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Lord, as if to acknowledge his superiority. (Calmet)
No sooner was the gospel preached, than the power of the idols began to decrease. (Ven. Bede) (Worthington)