1 Samuel 5:2

Verse 2. Dagon is the same as Derceto, Atergatis, Venus, and the moon, ( Calmet.) and was represented like a woman, ( Tirinus.) as far as the waist, and a fish below. Bible. Judges 16:23.—The ark was placed near the idol, out of respect; ( Calmet.) or as a trophy of the victory, which they attributed to Dagon. Menochius.—Thus they hung up the arms of Saul in the temple of Asteroth; (Calmet. 31:10,) and David placed the sword of Goliah in the tabernacle.