1 Chronicles 13:7

Verse

So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Bible in Basic English

And they put the ark of God on a new cart, and took it out of the house of Abinadab; and Uzza and Ahio were the drivers of the cart.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, out of the house of Abinadab. And Oza and his brother drove the cart.

Free Bible Version

They loaded the Ark of God onto a brand new cart and brought it from Adinadab's house, with Uzzah and Ahio directing it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they caryed the Arke of God in a newe cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Vzza and Ahio guided the cart.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

Translation for Translators

The people put the Sacred Chest on a new cart and transported it from Abinadab’s house. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the oxen that were pulling the cart.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they set the ark of God on a new cart. They brought it out of Abinadab's house. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart.

Noah Webster Bible

And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

World English Bible

They carried God’s ark on a new cart, and brought it out of Abinadab’s house; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Young's Literal Translation

And they place the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio are leading the cart,

Context

David Fetches the Ark

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.

Summary

In this verse, we see King David and all Israel gathering together to bring the Ark of God from Kiriath Jearim. The Ark symbolized the presence and power of God among His people. David's intention was to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, the capital city, to establish God's centrality in the nation. This event reflects David's desire to honor and seek God's guidance in all aspects of his leadership, demonstrating the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty in national affairs.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

In a new cart - Lest it should be profaned by being placed on any carriage that had been employed about common uses. Uzza and Ahio - All the versions understand אחיו achyo as signifying brother or brothers; so does Jarchi, who observes, from Sa2 6:3, that these were the sons of Abinadab.