Translations
Modern
It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.”
Traditional
For because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.
Literal
And because at the first it was not you not, YHWH our God broke out against us because we did not seek Him according to the ordinance.”
Latin
…ne ut a principio, quia non eratis præsentes, percussit nos Dominus; sic et nunc fiat, illicitum quid nobis agentibus.
Original
Hebrew
English
It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.”
Notes
David once more planned to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. This time, he prepared carefully to ensure success.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Asaph Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Kenaniah Merari, Merarite
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Profanation of, Punished Disobedience to God of Priests, in not Performing Their Functions After the Due Order Form in Religious Serv Ice Wicked (People): Punishment of