1 Chronicles 13:1-4
Introduction
David consults with his officers, and resolves to bring back the ark from the house of Abinadab, 1Chr 13:1-4. They place it on a new cart, and Uzza and Ahio drive the cart; the oxen stumbling, Uzza puts forth his hand to save the ark from falling, and he is smitten by the Lord, 1Chr 13:5-10. David is displeased, and orders the ark to be carried to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite, 1Chr 13:11-13. The ark abides there three months, and the Lord blesses Obed-edom, 1Chr 13:14. Verse 1 David consulted - Having taken the strong hold of Zion from the Jebusites, organized his army, got assurances of the friendly disposition of the Israelites towards him, he judged it right to do what he could for the establishment of religion in the land; and as a first step, consulted on the propriety of bringing the ark from an obscure village, where it had remained during the reign of Saul, to the royal city or seat of government.
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