1 Chronicles 15:3
New International Version
David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

New Living Translation
Then David summoned all Israel to Jerusalem to bring the Ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

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

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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And David gathered all Israel together at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

New American Standard Bible
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place which he had prepared for it.

NASB 1995
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place which he had prepared for it.

NASB 1977
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of Yahweh to its place which he had prepared for it.

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

Christian Standard Bible
David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

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

Contemporary English Version
Next, David invited everyone to come to Jerusalem and watch the sacred chest being carried to the place he had set up for it.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David called together all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the LORD's ark to the place he had prepared for it.

Good News Translation
So David summoned all the people of Israel to Jerusalem in order to bring the Covenant Box to the place he had prepared for it.

International Standard Version
David assembled all of Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its proper place that he had prepared for it.

Majority 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.

NET Bible
David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD up to the place he had prepared for it.

New Heart English Bible
David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David assembles all Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the Ark of YHWH to its place that 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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will convoke all Israel together to Jerusalem, to lift up the ark of Jehovah to its place which he prepared for it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he gathered all of Israel in Jerusalem, so that the ark of God might be brought into its place, which he had prepared for it.

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

New Revised Standard Version
David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place which he had built for it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David gathered all Israel to Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH to the place that he had built for it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto its place, which he had prepared for it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Preparations 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:…

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:12-15
Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, ...

1 Chronicles 13:5-8
So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / 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. / So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. ...

1 Kings 8:1-5
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...

2 Chronicles 5:2-5
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, ...

2 Samuel 6:1-2
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

2 Chronicles 1:4
Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 13:1-4
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...

2 Samuel 6:17-19
So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. / Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home.

1 Chronicles 16:37-43
So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. / And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon ...

1 Chronicles 17:1-2
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

2 Chronicles 6:41-42
Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. / O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”

1 Chronicles 28:2
Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,

1 Chronicles 29:1
Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

gathered

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.

1 Kings 8:1
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

to bring up

1 Chronicles 15:1
And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

2 Samuel 6:12
And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.

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And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem
David, as the king of Israel, took the initiative to gather all the tribes of Israel in Jerusalem. This act signifies the unity and centralization of worship in the newly established capital. Jerusalem, a city with deep historical and spiritual significance, was chosen by David as the political and religious center of Israel. This assembly reflects the importance of communal worship and the collective responsibility of the nation in spiritual matters. The gathering of "all Israel" underscores the inclusivity and national importance of the event, as the Ark represented God's presence among His people.

to bring up the ark of the LORD
The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It symbolized God's covenant with Israel and His presence among them. The phrase "bring up" indicates the elevation of the Ark to a place of prominence, both physically and spiritually. The Ark had been neglected during Saul's reign, and David's desire to bring it to Jerusalem highlights his commitment to restoring proper worship and reverence for God. This act also foreshadows the centrality of worship in the life of believers, pointing to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence with His people.

to the place he had prepared for it
David had prepared a special place for the Ark, which shows his reverence and careful planning for the worship of God. This preparation involved setting up a tent, which would later be replaced by the Temple built by Solomon. The preparation of a place for the Ark signifies the importance of intentionality in worship and the need for a dedicated space for God's presence. It also reflects the idea of God dwelling among His people, a theme that is fulfilled in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus, who is Immanuel, "God with us."

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who is central to this event. He is a man after God's own heart, seeking to restore the Ark of the Covenant to its rightful place.

2. All Israel
Represents the collective people of Israel, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and the importance of unity in spiritual endeavors.

3. Jerusalem
The city chosen by God as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It is significant as the location where the Ark is to be brought.

4. The Ark of the LORD
A sacred chest that symbolizes God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its movement signifies a restoration of proper worship.

5. The Place He Had Prepared
Indicates David's intentionality and reverence in creating a suitable environment for the Ark, reflecting the importance of preparation in worship.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Reverence in Worship
David's preparation for the Ark's arrival teaches us the importance of approaching God with reverence and intentionality in our worship practices.

Unity in Worship
The assembly of all Israel highlights the power of communal worship and the need for unity among believers in honoring God.

God's Presence in Our Lives
The Ark symbolizes God's presence. We are reminded to make room for God in our lives, preparing our hearts as David prepared a place for the Ark.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The careful handling of the Ark underscores the necessity of following God's commands precisely, reflecting our obedience in daily life.

Preparation for God's Work
Just as David prepared a place for the Ark, we are called to prepare ourselves for the work God has for us, ensuring our lives are aligned with His will.(3) And David gathered all Israel.--Comp. 2Samuel 6:15 : "So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark." Samuel does not mention Jerusalem as the meeting-place. Of course, only a full representation of the people is signified. (Comp. 1Chronicles 13:2; 1Chronicles 13:5.)

Unto his place.--The Ark's. The neutral its is unknown to the Authorised version.

Verse 3. - All Israel; i.e. as before, representatives of all Israel. So ver. 25 decides: "The elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And David
דָּוִ֛יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

assembled
וַיַּקְהֵ֥ל (way·yaq·hêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6950: To gather as an assembly or congregation

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

in
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Jerusalem
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

to bring up
לְהַעֲלוֹת֙ (lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

the ark
אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727: A chest, ark

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the place
מְקוֹמ֖וֹ (mə·qō·w·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

he had prepared
הֵכִ֥ין (hê·ḵîn)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

for it.
לֽוֹ׃ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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