Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 1 Samuel 6:14

14. and they clave--that is, the Beth-shemites, in an irrepressible outburst of joy.

offered the kine--Though contrary to the requirements of the law (Le 1:3; 22:19), these animals might properly be offered, as consecrated by God Himself; and though not beside the tabernacle, there were many instances of sacrifices offered by prophets and holy men on extraordinary occasions in other places.