The dove returned with an olive leaf.
A dove
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It was a olive branch that the dove brought , the second time Noah released it.
A dove.
ark and the dove
Read I Samuel Chapters five and six and you will see that Samuel did not recapture the ark of the covenant. The Philistines brought it back to the Israelites when God punished them for stealing it.
Of course the answer depends on what culture you are talking about. Many American Native cultures had or have the Eagle for courage while Chinese went with the Dragon. Where ever Lions have existed they have always been a symbol of courage. Christian cultures often use the Dove for Hope and Peace
King David.
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Moses brought none at all. When Noah saw that, he said "This will never do!", and brought in two elephants.
Genesis 8:11 tells us that a DOVE brought Noah an Olive LEAF after the flood waters abated.
He danced with joy when the Ark of the covenant was brought to the tabernacle.