# 1 Chronicles 15 š: The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā David constructed buildings in the City of David; he then prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.Ā
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā Then David said, āOnly the Levites may carry the ark of God, for theĀ LordĀ chose them to carry the ark of theĀ LordĀ and to serve before him perpetually.āĀ
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of theĀ LordĀ up to the place he had prepared for it.Ā
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā From the descendants of Kohath: Uriel the leader and 120 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā From the descendants of Merari: Asaiah the leader and 220 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā From the descendants of Gershom:Ā Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā From the descendants of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the leader and 200 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā From the descendants of Hebron: Eliel the leader and 80 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā From the descendants of Uzziel: Amminadab the leader and 112 of his relatives.
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar, along with the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.Ā
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā He told them: āYou are the leaders of the Levitesā families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves and bring the ark of theĀ LordĀ God of Israel up to the place I have prepared for it.
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā The first time you did not carry it; that is why theĀ LordĀ God attacked us, because we did not ask him about the proper way to carry it.āĀ
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā The priests and Levites consecrated themselves so they could bring up the ark of theĀ LordĀ God of Israel.
[[#Verse 15.]]Ā The descendants of Levi carried the ark of God on their shoulders with poles, just as Moses had commanded in keeping with theĀ Lordās instruction.
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint some of their relatives as musicians; they were to play various instruments, including stringed instruments and cymbals, and to sing loudly and joyfully.Ā
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; one of his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; one of the descendants of Merari,Ā Ethan son of Kushaiah;Ā
[[#Verse 18.]]Ā along with some of their relatives who were second in rank, including Zechariah,Ā Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.
[[#Verse 19.]]Ā The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;Ā
[[#Verse 20.]]Ā Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to theĀ _alamoth_Ā style;
[[#Verse 21.]]Ā Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to play the lyres according to theĀ _sheminith_Ā style,Ā as led byĀ the director;Ā
[[#Verse 22.]]Ā Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport,Ā for he was well-informedĀ on this matter;Ā
[[#Verse 23.]]Ā Berechiah and Elkanah were guardiansĀ of the ark;Ā
[[#Verse 24.]] Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God; Obed-Edom and Jehiel were also guardiansĀ of the ark.
[[#Verse 25.]]Ā So David, the leaders of Israel, and the commanders of units of a thousand went to bring up the ark of theĀ Lordās covenant from the house of Obed-Edom with celebration.Ā
[[#Verse 26.]]Ā When God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of theĀ Lordās covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.Ā
[[#Verse 27.]]Ā David was wrapped in a linen robe, as were all the Levites carrying the ark, the musicians, and Kenaniah the supervisor of transport and the musicians;Ā David also wore a linen ephod.
[[#Verse 28.]]Ā All Israel brought up the ark of theĀ Lordās covenant; they were shouting, blowing trumpets, sounding cymbals, and playing stringed instruments.
[[#Verse 29.]]Ā As the ark of theĀ Lordās covenant entered the City of David, Michal, Saulās daughter, looked out the window. When she saw King David jumping and celebrating, she despised him.
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. David prepared a place and pitched a tent for the ark in Jerusalem (15:1).
2. David admitted the first attempt failed because they did not seek the Lord in the way He prescribed (15:13).
3. The Levites carried the ark with poles on their shoulders, as Moses commanded (15:15; Exodus 25:14-15).
4. The six Levite clan leaders brought 862 men (15:5-10).
5. The priests and Levites consecrated themselves before carrying the ark (15:12, 14).
6. Heman, Asaph, and Ethan sounded bronze cymbals (15:19).
7. Kenaniah was put in charge of the singing because he was skilled (15:22).
8. A man named Obed-Edom is listed among the musicians and gatekeepers (15:18, 21, 24). Many identify him with the man who housed the ark.
9. They offered seven bulls and seven rams because God helped the Levites (15:26).
10. David wore a linen robe and a linen ephod (15:27), garments associated with priestly service.
## š§ Chapter Summary
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## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the One who brings God's presence among His people with joy. The ark entered Jerusalem with shouting and music (15:28), and Jesus entered Jerusalem to the praise of the crowds as the King who comes in the Lord's name (Matthew 21:9).
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
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## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. After the failure with Uzzah, David went back to God's Word to learn the right way (15:2, 13-15). Where do you need to go back to God's Word after a setback?
2. Many people with different gifts were needed to bring the ark home (15:16-24). How can you use your gifts in worship and service?
3. Michal despised David's joyful worship (15:29). What keeps us from wholehearted worship?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 2: Only the Levites may carry the ark, because the Lord chose them for this work.
- š verse 13: The Lord broke out against them the first time because they did not seek Him as prescribed.
- š verse 28: All Israel brings up the ark with shouting and the sound of horns, trumpets, cymbals, and lyres.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[2 Samuel 06#Verse 12.|2 Samuel 6:12-23]] - The parallel account of the ark entering Jerusalem.
- š [[Numbers 04#Verse 15.|Numbers 4:15]] - The Kohathites carry the holy things.
- š [[Exodus 25#Verse 14.|Exodus 25:14-15]] - The poles for carrying the ark.
- š [[Psalm 24#Verse 07.|Psalm 24:7-10]] - The King of glory comes in.
- š [[Matthew 21#Verse 09.|Matthew 21:9]] - The crowds praise the Son of David.
## š Devotional Reflection
š SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 15 - SOAP|Life Is About Learning Lessons]]
## š Internal Notes