When the Philistines defeated Israel and captured the Ark of the Covenant, at which place had the Philistine army encamped?
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Correct answer: Aphek
1 Samuel 4 records that Israel encamped at Ebenezer while the Philistines encamped at Aphek. From Aphek the Philistines routed Israel, captured the Ark, and killed Hophni and Phinehas.
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