Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and they brought up the ark and the tent of meeting and all the sacred furnishings in it. The Levitical priests carried them up; New Living Translation The priests and Levites brought up the Ark along with the special tent and all the sacred items that had been in it. English Standard Version And they brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. Berean Standard Bible and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. King James Bible And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up. New King James Version Then they brought up the ark, the tabernacle of meeting, and all the holy furnishings that were in the tabernacle. The priests and the Levites brought them up. New American Standard Bible They brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy utensils that were in the tent. The Levitical priests brought them up. NASB 1995 They brought up the ark and the tent of meeting and all the holy utensils which were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. NASB 1977 And they brought up the ark and the tent of meeting and all the holy utensils which were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. Legacy Standard Bible And they brought up the ark and the tent of meeting and all the holy utensils which were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up. Amplified Bible The Levitical priests brought up the ark, the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy utensils that were in the Tent. Christian Standard Bible They brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and the holy utensils that were in the tent. The priests and the Levites brought them up. Holman Christian Standard Bible They brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and the holy utensils that were in the tent. The priests and the Levites brought them up. American Standard Version and they brought up the ark, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent; these did the priests the Levites bring up. English Revised Version and they brought up the ark, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent; these did the priests the Levites bring up. GOD'S WORD® Translation They brought the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy utensils in it [to the temple]. The priests and the Levites carried them Good News Translation and carried it to the Temple. The priests and the Levites also moved the Tent of the LORD's presence and all its equipment to the Temple. International Standard Version and carried it, the tent where God met with his people, and all of the sacred implements that belonged in the tent. The Levitical priests carried these up to the City of David. Majority Standard Bible and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. NET Bible The priests and Levites carried the ark, the tent where God appeared to his people, and all the holy items in the tent. New Heart English Bible and they brought up the ark, and the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent; these the priests the Levites brought up. Webster's Bible Translation And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up. World English Bible They brought up the ark, the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent. The Levitical priests brought these up. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they bring up the Ark, and the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy vessels that [are] in the tent; the priests, the Levites, have brought them up; Young's Literal Translation and they bring up the ark, and the tent of meeting, and all the vessels of the sanctuary that are in the tent; brought them up have the priests, the Levites; Smith's Literal Translation And they will bring up the ark and the tent of appointment, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent, the priests, the Levites, brought them up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd brought it in, together with all the furniture of the tabernacle. And the priests with the Levites carried the vessels of the sanctuary, which were in the tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version and they brought it in, along with all the equipment of the tabernacle. Then too, the priests with the Levites carried the vessels of the sanctuary, which were in the tabernacle. New American Bible and they brought up the ark and the tent of meeting with all the sacred vessels that were in the tent. The levitical priests brought them up. New Revised Standard Version So they brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent; the priests and the Levites brought them up. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they brought up the ark of the LORD and the tabernacle of the congregation and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they brought up the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH and the Tabernacle of Assembly and all the implements of Holiness that were in the tent, and the Priests and the Levites brought them up. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they brought up the ark, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent; these did the priests and the Levites bring up. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the tabernacle of witness, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle; and the priests and the Levites brought it up. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ark Enters the Temple…4When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, 5and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. 6There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. Exodus 25:16 And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. Exodus 40:20 Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. Numbers 10:33 So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. Deuteronomy 10:1-5 At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, come up to Me on the mountain, and make an ark of wood. / And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.” / So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. ... Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 16:1 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. 1 Chronicles 23:26 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 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 28:18 the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: 2 Samuel 6:13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. 2 Samuel 6:17 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. Treasury of Scripture And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up. the tabernacle 2 Chronicles 1:3 So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. 1 Kings 8:4,6 And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring up… Jump to Previous Ark Carried Congregation Furnishings Holy Levites Meeting Priests Sacred Sanctuary Tabernacle Tent Utensils VesselsJump to Next Ark Carried Congregation Furnishings Holy Levites Meeting Priests Sacred Sanctuary Tabernacle Tent Utensils Vessels2 Chronicles 5 1. The dedicated treasures2. The solemn induction of the ark into the oracle 11. God being praised, gives a visible sign of his favor and they brought up the ark The Ark of the Covenant was central to Israel's worship, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with His people. It was originally housed in the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary used during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. The Ark contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna. Its movement to the Temple in Jerusalem marked a significant transition from a nomadic to a settled worship practice, signifying the establishment of a permanent place for God's presence among His people. and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings The Levitical priests carried them up Persons / Places / Events 1. The Ark of the CovenantA sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel and His presence among His people. 2. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God used by the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. Levitical Priests Members of the tribe of Levi, specifically chosen to perform duties related to the Tabernacle and later the Temple, including carrying the Ark. 4. Solomon's Temple The permanent temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon, where the Ark was brought to rest, signifying a new era of worship for Israel. 5. The Israelites The people of God who were witnesses to the transfer of the Ark into the Temple, marking a significant moment in their spiritual history. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe Ark symbolized God's presence, reminding us to approach God with reverence and awe in our worship and daily lives. Faithfulness in Service The Levitical priests' role in carrying the Ark underscores the importance of faithful service in the tasks God assigns to us. Transition from Temporary to Permanent Moving the Ark from the Tent of Meeting to the Temple signifies a transition from temporary to permanent, encouraging us to seek permanence in our relationship with God through Christ. Unity in Worship The collective effort of the Israelites in this event highlights the importance of unity in worship and community in the body of Christ. Fulfillment of God's Promises The completion of the Temple and the placement of the Ark within it serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises, encouraging us to trust in His timing and plans.(5) These did the priests and the Levites bring up.--Heb., the priests the Levites (which some explain "the Levitical priests," as in Joshua 3:3) brought them up. But some Hebrew MSS. LXX., and Syriac, read "the priests and the Levites;" Arab., "the Levites and the priests;" and Vulg., "the priests with the Levites." Above all, 1Kings 8:4 has, "And the priests and the Levites brought them up." It appears, therefore, that the conjunction is rightly supplied by the Authorised Version.Verse 5. - In the parallel (1 Kings 8:4), the "and" in the last line of this verse does not need the italic type, but is found in the Hebrew text, confirming our version of ver. 4 foregoing. The tabernacle of the congregation; or, tent of meeting, designs here the tabernacle of Moses from Gibeon (comp. 1 Kings 3:4; 1 Samuel 21:6; 1 Chronicles 16:39, 40; 2 Chronicles 1:3), and not the tent of Mount Zion (2 Samuel 6:17). This tabernacle, then, and these holy vessels all, are carried into the new temple, as venerated relics and sacred mementoes of a memorable past of vicissitude. But the ark had still its ministry to perform (ver. 7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and they brought upוַיַּעֲל֤וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the ark הָאָרוֹן֙ (hā·’ā·rō·wn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 727: A chest, ark and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every [its] בָּאֹ֑הֶל (bā·’ō·hel) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent sacred הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity furnishings. כְּלֵ֥י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus The Levitical הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest carried them up. הֶעֱל֣וּ (he·‘ĕ·lū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively Links 2 Chronicles 5:5 NIV2 Chronicles 5:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 5:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 5:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 5:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 5:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 5:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 5:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 5:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 5:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 5:5 And they brought up the ark (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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