1 Chronicles15
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Chapter Summary
In this chapter: Preparations for the removal of the ark. (1–24). The removal of the ark. (25–29).
vv1-24
Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct, as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had been done amiss, nor to lay the blame on others; but he owns himself guilty, with others, of not seeking God in due order
vv25-29
It is good to notice the assistance of Divine Providence, even in things which fall within the compass of our natural powers; if God did not help us, we could not stir a step. If we do our religious duties in any degree aright, we must own it was God that helped us; had we been left to ourselves, we should have been guilty of some fatal errors. And every thing in which we engage, must be done in dependence on the mercy of God through the sacrifice of the Redeemer.
Key Words
עָשָׂה: to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בַּיִת: a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
עִיר: a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
דָּוִד: David, the youngest son of Jesse
כּוּן: properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)
מָקוֹם: properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
אָרוֹן: a box
אֱלֹהִים: gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
נָטָה: to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application
אֹהֶל: a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
Cross References
1 Chronicles 15Prescribes that the Kohathites must carry the holy things on their shoulders, not in a cart.
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Explicitly commands Kohathites to bear the service of the sanctuary upon their shoulders.
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The previous fatal breach upon Uzza, corrected here by observing the due order.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Parallel account of the sacrifices offered when those bearing the ark had gone six paces.
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Parallel description of David dancing before the Lord girded with a linen ephod.
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Details Michal's derision of David's joyful dancing and the domestic consequences thereof.
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Identifies Elizaphan and Uzziel as descendants of Kohath, confirming their Levitical lineage.
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The prototypical command for the people to sanctify themselves before God meets them.
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Confirms Zadok and Abiathar served together as the chief priests under David's administration.
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The original law commanding staves to remain in the rings of the ark.
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Traces the genealogy of Heman the singer, son of Joel, of the Kohathites.
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Locates the ark at the house of Obed-edom during the intervening three months.
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Solemn principle that God will be sanctified in those who come near Him.
Confirms the divine command through prophets regulating Levitical musical instruments in worship.
Ordinance requiring the sons of Aaron to blow the silver trumpets over sacrifices.