1Ch 13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Chr 13:1-14: 13:1–17:27 These chapters chronicle the transformation of Jerusalem into the political and religious center of Israel, beginning with David’s disastrous attempt to transfer the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (13:1-14 ; cp. 2 Sam 6:2-11 ).

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c2 Sam 6:2-11►

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Summary for 1Chr 13:1-14: 13:1–17:27 ^a These chapters chronicle the transformation of Jerusalem into the political and religious center of Israel, beginning with David’s disastrous attempt to transfer the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (13:1-14 ^b; cp. 2 Sam 6:2-11 ^c).
Summary for 1Chr 13:9-11: 13:9-11 ^d With the death of Uzzah, Israel’s celebration abruptly turned to sorrow. Touching the Ark resulted in death because its holiness had been violated (see 15:13 ^e).
13:12 ^f David’s response to Uzzah’s death might have been an expression of his own inadequacy to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.