So in 1 Samuel 4, things get really wild. Basically, the Israelites go up against the Philistines, and it's not looking great. So they grab the Arc of the Covenant and they're like, "we gotta carry this into battle, it'll help us win." Well, it doesn't really work, and the Israelites get their butts handed to them. But the worst part is, the Philistines get their hands on the Arc! So yeah, it's a real disaster, and a bad day for the Israelites.