1 Chronicles 13:5
1 Chronicles 13:5 in Multiple Translations
So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim.
So David assembled all Israel together, from the Shihor the brook of Egypt even unto the entrance of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
So David sent for all Israel to come together, from Shihor, the river of Egypt, as far as the way into Hamath, to get the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
So David summoned all of Israel, from the Shihor River of Egypt up to Lebo-hamath, to help bring the Ark from Kiriath-jearim.
So Dauid gathered all Israel together from Shihor in Egypt, euen vnto the entring of Hamath, to bring the Arke of God from Kiriath-iearim.
And David assembleth all Israel from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering in of Hamath, to bring in the ark of God from Kirjath-Jearim,
So David assembled all Israel together, from the Shihor River of Egypt even to the entrance of Hamath, to bring God’s ark from Kiriath Jearim.
So David assembled all Israel, from Shihor of Egypt even to the entrance of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim.
So David assembled all Israel from Sihor of Egypt, even to the entering into Emath, to bring the ark of God from Cariathiarim.
So David gathered all the Israeli people, from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo-Hamath town in the north, and told them that he wanted them to help bring the Sacred Chest of God back to Jerusalem from Kiriath-Jearim city.
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1 Chronicles 13:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּקְהֵ֤ל
דָּוִיד֙
אֶת
כָּל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
מִן
שִׁיח֥וֹר
מִצְרַ֖יִם
וְ/עַד
לְב֣וֹא
חֲמָ֑ת
לְ/הָבִיא֙
אֶת
אֲר֣וֹן
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
מִ/קִּרְיַ֖ת
יְעָרִֽים
וַ/יַּקְהֵ֤ל
qâhal
H6950
to gather
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִיד֙
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
שִׁיח֥וֹר
Shîychôwr
H7883
Nile
N-proper
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
לְב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
N-proper
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
Hamath
N-proper
לְ/הָבִיא֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
מִ/קִּרְיַ֖ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
Prep | N-proper
יְעָרִֽים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 13:5
וַ/יַּקְהֵ֤ל
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
דָּוִיד֙
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
שִׁיח֥וֹר
Shîychôwr
H7883
"Nile"
N-proper
Shichor refers to a river or branch of the Nile in Egypt, described as dark or murky. It is mentioned in the Bible as a geographical location on the east border of Egypt.
Definition: Shihor or Sihor = "dark" a river or canal on east border of Egypt and a branch of the Nile Another name of ye.or (יְאֹר "Nile" H2975G)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shihor, Sihor. See also: Joshua 13:3; Isaiah 23:3; Jeremiah 2:18.
מִצְרַ֖יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
לְב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
N-proper
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
חֲמָ֑ת
Chămâth
H2574
"Hamath"
N-proper
Hamath is an ancient city in Syria, mentioned in 2 Kings as a key location. It was a major city in the region, known for its fortress.
Definition: § Hamath = "fortress" the principle city of upper Syria in the valley of the Orontes
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Hamath, Hemath. See also: Numbers 13:21; 1 Chronicles 18:9; Isaiah 10:9.
לְ/הָבִיא֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
מִ/קִּרְיַ֖ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
Prep | N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
יְעָרִֽים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 13:5
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Context — David Fetches the Ark
3Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”
4And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it.
5So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
6David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. 7So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 6:21–1 | — |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:65 | So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 6:1 | David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 15:3 | And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 4:21 | And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 25:21 | There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land. |
| 7 | Numbers 34:5–8 | where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west. Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 13:6 | David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. |
| 9 | Joshua 13:3–6 | from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 2:18 | Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile ? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates ? |
1 Chronicles 13:5 Summary
This verse tells us that David gathered all the people of Israel, from one end of the country to the other, to bring the ark of God to a new place. The ark was a special symbol of God's presence, and David wanted to make sure that everyone in Israel could worship and honor God together, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:29, where David and the people offered sacrifices and praised God. By doing this, David was trying to bring the people closer to God and to each other, which is also encouraged in Psalm 95:6, where we are called to come before God with thanksgiving and praise. This is an important reminder for us today, that we should prioritize worshiping and seeking God together with other believers, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David assemble all Israel to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim?
David assembled all Israel to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim because he wanted to reunite the nation and restore the worship of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:3, where the people agreed that it was right to bring back the ark of God, for they did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul, referencing the importance of seeking God's will as in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What is the significance of the River Shihor in Egypt and Lebo-hamath in this verse?
The River Shihor in Egypt and Lebo-hamath are geographical boundaries that represent the extent of David's assembly of all Israel, showing the breadth of his kingdom, as also described in 2 Samuel 8:3, where David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and established his dominion from the Euphrates River to the border of Egypt.
How does this event relate to the overall story of David's reign?
This event marks an important step in David's efforts to unify the nation and establish Jerusalem as the center of worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6, where David brings the ark to Jerusalem and establishes the Levites as ministers before the ark, and also in 2 Chronicles 1:3-6, where Solomon, David's son, offers sacrifices to God and seeks wisdom.
What can we learn from David's decision to assemble all Israel for this purpose?
We can learn the importance of corporate worship and seeking God's presence together as a community, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers are encouraged to gather together to stir one another to love and good works, and also in Matthew 18:20, where Jesus says that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is there among them.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek to reunite with other believers and restore a sense of corporate worship in my own community?
- How can I, like David, prioritize the presence of God in my life and gather others to do the same?
- What are some geographical or relational 'boundaries' in my own life that I need to cross in order to bring the presence of God into new areas?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, inquire of God and seek His will in my decisions and actions, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 13:5
So David gathered all Israel together,.... The principal of them, even 30,000 select men, 2 Samuel 6:1 from Shihor of Egypt; or the Nile of Egypt, as the Targum and other Jewish writers, called
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 13:5
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-je'arim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:5
All Israel, i.e. all the chosen men of Israel, as it is phrased, , their elders and representatives. Shihor of Egypt; of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:5
1 Chronicles 13:5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.Ver. 5. From Shihor of Egypt.] Called elsewhere the torrent of Egypt, which some take for a river running near to Rhinocolura; but others for Nile, that ancient river whose seven streams of old are now become four, as travellers tell us. The name Sichor hath a notion of blackness in it, from the blackness of the water, or rather of the mud and slime that it brings down with it; or the black colour of the grounds and soils it passeth through. The Ethiopians called it Sius; the Greeks, Måëáò; the Latins, Melo. - Richard.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:5
(5) So David gathered all Israel.— Assembled; a different word in 1 Chronicles 13:2. Shihor of Egypt.—The boundary between Egypt and Canaan is elsewhere called Nahal Micrayim (Authorýsed Version, River of Egypt; Isaiah 27:12; 2 Chronicles 7:8). It is the modern Wady el Arish. Joshua 13:3 also calls this winter torrent the Shihor (Blackwater); but, in Isaiah 23:3, Shihor means the Nile. The entering of Hemath.—Hamath.—This was the usual designation of the north boundary of Palestine, as the “torrent of Egypt” was that of the south (1 Kings 8:65). Hamath was the seat of an ancient kingdom, independent of, but friendly to David. The prophet Amos calls it Hamath Rabbah, Great Hamath (Amos 6:2). A revived interest attaches to Hamath in our day, owing to the discovery of five curious inscriptions at Hâmah, written in a peculiar hieroglyphic character, which has been pronounced to be Hittite, but still awaits decipherment.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:5
Verse 5. From Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath] "Therefore David gathered all Israel, from the Nile, נילוס Nilos, of Egypt, even to the entrance of Antioch." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 13:5
5. from Shihor of Egypt] R.V. from Shihor the brook of Egypt. Shihor (spelt elsewhere wrongly in A.V., Sihor) was the name of the brook (now wâdy el Arish) which divided Palestine from Egypt (Joshua 13:3; Joshua 15:4; Jeremiah 2:18). the entering of Hemath] R.V. the entering in of Hamath. Hamath (now Hama) is on the Orontes. The entering in of Hamath is to be identified with the Beḳ ?â‘a, a broad valley between Lebanon and Anti-Libanus watered by the Orontes (Bädeker, pp. 305, 376). It is mentioned as on the northern frontier of Israel in Joshua 13:5 and elsewhere.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 13:5
Shihor - See the marginal reference and the 1 Kings 8:65 note.
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God's Work to Be Done God's Way by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and the capture of the ark of God by the Philistines. The background of the story goes back to Eli, who was Orthodox but ha |
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Great Decisions of the Bible by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the tragedy of the church being preoccupied with trivial matters instead of focusing on the supernatural. He emphasizes the need for the chu |
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When Mercy Kills an Outstretched Hand by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the danger of hirelings in the pulpit who avoid addressing sin in the lives of their congregation. He emphasizes that when God is not present, |
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David's New Car - Part 1 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and the Ark of the Covenant. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in carrying out the Lord's work, contr |
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |
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Who Is Touching the Ark? - Leonard Ravenhill by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and not withholding His truth. He warns that there will come a time when God will judge those who ha |