1 Chronicles 13:14

Verse

Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months: and Jehovah blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

Bible in Basic English

And the ark of God was in the house of Obed-edom for three months; and the Lord sent a blessing on the house of Obed-edom and on all he had.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ark of God remained in the house of Obededom three months: and the Lord blessed his house, and all that he had.

Free Bible Version

The Ark of God remained in Obed-edom's home for three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom's household and all that he had.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the Arke of God remained in the house of Obed Edom, euen in his house three moneths: and the Lord blessed the house of Obed Edom, and all that he had.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

Translation for Translators

The Sacred Chest stayed with Obed-Edom’s family in his house for three months. And during that time Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom’s family and everything that he owned.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The ark of God remained in Obed Edom's household in his house for three months. So Yahweh blessed his house and all that he possessed.

Noah Webster Bible

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

World English Bible

God’s ark remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months; and Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom’s house and all that he had.

Young's Literal Translation

And the ark of God dwelleth with the household of Obed-Edom, in his house, three months, and Jehovah blesseth the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he hath.

Context

Uzzah Touches the Ark

¹³So he did not move the ark with him to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.¹⁴Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.

Summary

This verse reflects the consequences of not following God's commands and seeking His guidance. It serves as a reminder that even with good intentions, if actions are not aligned with God's will and done in His prescribed way, there can be severe repercussions. The story of Uzzah touching the ark of the covenant without authorization illustrates the importance of reverence, obedience, and respect for God's holiness. It underscores the need for humility and submission to God's instructions in all endeavors, emphasizing that His ways are higher than our ways.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The Lord blessed the house of Obed-edom - That this man was only a sojourner at Gath, whence he was termed Gittite, and that he was originally a Levite, is evident from Ch1 15:17, Ch1 15:18. The Targum ends this chapter thus: "And the Word of the Lord blessed Obed-edom, and his children, and his grand-children; and his wife conceived, and his eight daughters-in-law: and each brought forth eight at one birth, insomuch that in one day there were found, of fathers and children, fourscore and one; and He blessed and increased greatly all that belonged to him." This exposition will not be generally received; but all rabbins must be allowed to deal in the marvellous. For other remarks see on Sa2 6:1 (note), etc.

1 Chronicles 13:14

Uzzah Touches the Ark

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Berean Standard Bible

Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months: and Jehovah blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

Bible in Basic English

And the ark of God was in the house of Obed-edom for three months; and the Lord sent a blessing on the house of Obed-edom and on all he had.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ark of God remained in the house of Obededom three months: and the Lord blessed his house, and all that he had.

Free Bible Version

The Ark of God remained in Obed-edom's home for three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom's household and all that he had.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the Arke of God remained in the house of Obed Edom, euen in his house three moneths: and the Lord blessed the house of Obed Edom, and all that he had.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

Translation for Translators

The Sacred Chest stayed with Obed-Edom’s family in his house for three months. And during that time Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom’s family and everything that he owned.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The ark of God remained in Obed Edom's household in his house for three months. So Yahweh blessed his house and all that he possessed.

Noah Webster Bible

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

World English Bible

God’s ark remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months; and Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom’s house and all that he had.

Young's Literal Translation

And the ark of God dwelleth with the household of Obed-Edom, in his house, three months, and Jehovah blesseth the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he hath.