1 Chronicles 13 - Introduction
_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ David brings up the ark from Kirjath-jearim, 1 Chronicles 13:1. Uzza being smitten, it is left at the house of Obed-edom, 1 Chronicles 13:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ David brings up the ark from Kirjath-jearim, 1 Chronicles 13:1. Uzza being smitten, it is left at the house of Obed-edom, 1 Chronicles 13:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
_David consulted with the captains of thousands_, &c. With all the principal persons in authority, who had any command over others. For it is a dangerous thing for a prince, especially in the beginning of his reign, to rely wholly on his own wisdom, and not advise with others.... [ Continue Reading ]
_David said unto all the congregation_ Unto all the people then assembled with him at Hebron. In the second book of Samuel (chap. 5. and 6.) this story of removing the ark is mentioned after the taking of Jerusalem, and the two first fights with the Philistines, whereas here it is placed before the... [ Continue Reading ]
_We inquired not at it in the days of Saul_ The ark was then neglected, and the generality of the people contented themselves with going to Gibeon and offering sacrifices there, not caring, though the ark, the soul of the tabernacle, was in another place. As soon as David had power in his hand, he w... [ Continue Reading ]
_The thing was right in the eyes of all the people_ Their consciences smiting them for their former negligence, and being fully convinced of the piety and reasonableness of this proposal. _So David gathered all Israel together_ All the chosen men of Israel, as it is expressed 2 Samuel 6:1, their eld... [ Continue Reading ]
_David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, Kirjath-jearim _ Which explication is justified by Joshua 15:9; Joshua 15:60, where the same city is called by both names: see note on 2 Samuel 6:2. _The ark of God the Lord, that dwelleth between the cherubim_ Showing himself in a singular manner... [ Continue Reading ]