Translations
Modern
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
Traditional
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
Literal
And David counseled with the captains of the thousands and of the hundreds, with every leader.
Latin
Iniit autem consilium David cum tribunis, et centurionibus, et universis principibus,
Original
Hebrew
English
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
Notes
These chapters describe how Jerusalem became the political and religious center of Israel. The story begins with David's failed attempt to move the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:1–14; compare 2 Samuel 6:2–11).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Topics
David: After Three Months, David Brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with Dancing and Great Joy Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Disagreement After Saul's Death Tact in David's Popular Methods in Securing Popular Consent to Bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem The Armies of Israel: Divided Into: Companies of Thousands