Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

1 Chronicles 13

1 Chronicles 13:1

1 CHRONICLES CHAPTER 13 David fetcheth the ark from Kirjath-jearim with great solemnity, 1 CHRONICLES 13:1. Uzza being smitten, the ark is left at the house of Obed-edom, 1 CHRONICLES 13:9. Or, _governor_ or _elder_ of the people.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 13:2

UNTO ALL THE CONGREGATION OF ISRAEL, i.e. unto all the people then assembled with him at Hebron. This story is mentioned in another place, in 2SA 5 2SA 6, even after the taking of Jerusalem and the two first fights with the Philistines, whereas here it is placed before the latter, and there is no me... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 13:3

The ark was then neglected; and the generality of the people either lived in the gross neglect of the solemn worship of God, or contented themselves with going to Gibeon, and offering sacrifices there, not caring, though the ark, the soul of the tabernacle, was in another place. IN THE DAYS OF SAUL:... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 13:4

Their consciences smiting them for their former negligence and being fully convinced of the piety and reasonableness of this proposition.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 13:5

ALL ISRAEL, i.e. all the chosen men of Israel, as it is phrased, 2 SAMUEL 6:1, their elders and representatives. SHIHOR OF EGYPT; of which see NUMBERS 34:5 JOSHUA 13:3 JEREMIAH 2:18.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 13:6

THAT IS, TO KIRJATH-JEARIM; which explication is justified by JOSHUA 15:9,60, where the same city is called by both names. OBJECT. They are said to go from _this Baale_, 2 SAMUEL 6:2. ANSW. 1. Some learned men render that place also _to Basle_, the particle _mem_ being sometimes used for _to_ among... [ Continue Reading ]