1 Chronicles 15:3

Verse

And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Jehovah unto its place, which he had prepared for it.

Bible in Basic English

And David made all Israel come together at Jerusalem, to take the ark of the Lord to its place, which he had got ready for it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he gathered all Israel together into Jerusalem, that the ark of God might be brought into its place, which he had prepared for it.

Free Bible Version

David summoned all of Israel to Jerusalem to bring the Ark of the Lord to the place he'd prepared for it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid gathered all Israel together to Ierusalem to bring vp the Arke of the Lord vnto his place, which he had ordeined for it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

Translation for Translators

David summoned all the people of Israel to come to Jerusalem. He wanted the Sacred Chest of Yahweh to be put in the place that he had made for it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Yahweh to the place he had prepared for it.

Noah Webster Bible

And David assembled all Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

World English Bible

David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up Yahweh’s ark to its place, which he had prepared for it.

Young's Literal Translation

And David assembleth all Israel unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Jehovah unto its place that he had prepared for it.

Context

Preparing to Move the Ark

²Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”³And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.⁴Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of seeking God's presence and following His commands with reverence and obedience. It emphasizes the need for proper preparation and sanctification when approaching God, especially in matters related to worship and service. The verse underscores the significance of honoring God in all aspects of life, acknowledging His holiness and authority. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual readiness and adherence to God's instructions in fulfilling His purposes.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem,.... The chief and heads of the people: to bring up the ark of the Lord; from the house of Obededom, where it had been three months, and for the sake of which his house was blessed, and which David heard of; and this encouraged him to take this step to fetch it from thence: unto his place, which he had prepared for it; Ch1 15:1.

1 Chronicles 15:3

Preparing to Move the Ark

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Berean Standard Bible

And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Jehovah unto its place, which he had prepared for it.

Bible in Basic English

And David made all Israel come together at Jerusalem, to take the ark of the Lord to its place, which he had got ready for it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he gathered all Israel together into Jerusalem, that the ark of God might be brought into its place, which he had prepared for it.

Free Bible Version

David summoned all of Israel to Jerusalem to bring the Ark of the Lord to the place he'd prepared for it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid gathered all Israel together to Ierusalem to bring vp the Arke of the Lord vnto his place, which he had ordeined for it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

Translation for Translators

David summoned all the people of Israel to come to Jerusalem. He wanted the Sacred Chest of Yahweh to be put in the place that he had made for it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Yahweh to the place he had prepared for it.

Noah Webster Bible

And David assembled all Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

World English Bible

David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up Yahweh’s ark to its place, which he had prepared for it.

Young's Literal Translation

And David assembleth all Israel unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Jehovah unto its place that he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 15:3

Verse

Context

Preparing to Move the Ark

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 15:3

Preparing to Move the Ark

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary