1 Chronicles 15:25

Moving the Ark to Jerusalem · 1 Chronicles 15:25–28
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Translations

Modern
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.
Traditional
So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obed–edom with joy.
Literal
And it came to pass that David and the elders of Israel and the chiefs of the thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of YHWH from the house of Obed-edom with joy.
Latin
Igitur David, et omnes majores natu Israël, et tribuni, ierunt ad deportandam arcam fœderis Domini de domo Obededom cum lætitia.

Original

Hebrew
English
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.

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

David Celebration Seeking the Lord

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Obed-edom: Gittite who housed the Ark

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Kenaniah Merari, Merarite Obed-Edom Singer

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Brought Into the City of David Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant of the Covenant Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with David Joy: when They Brought the Ark of the Covenant from the House of Obed-Edom to Jerusalem Obed-Edom: A Korhite Levite: The Ark of the Covenant Removed From