Translations
Modern
Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
Traditional
But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath–jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.
Literal
But the ark of God, David had brought up from Kiriath-jearim to where David had prepared for it, for he had pitched for it a tent at Jerusalem.
Latin
Arcam autem Dei adduxerat David de Cariathiarim in locum quem præparaverat ei, et ubi fixerat illi tabernaculum, hoc est, in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
Notes
Solomon’s journey to Gibeon, as reported in 1 Kings 3:4, is explained in more detail here. This important public event was closely linked to Solomon becoming king. Military commanders and clan leaders attended the event. It happened in Gibeon because the tabernacle and the great bronze altar, where sacrifices were often made, were located there.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Kiriath-jearim: A city where the ark resided
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Gibeon, Gibeonites
Topics
Kirjath-Jearim: David Brings the Ark of the Covenant From Tabernacle: Renewed by David, and Pitched Upon Mount Zion Tabernacle: Solomon offers Sacrifice At