English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 13:3
3Then let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul."
1 Chronicles 13:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.
- New International Version (NIV)Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul.”
- New King James Version (NKJV)and let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we have not inquired at it since the days of Saul.”
- New Living Translation (NLT)It is time to bring back the Ark of our God, for we neglected it during the reign of Saul.”
Context of 1 Chronicles 13:3
1David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader. 2And David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you and from the Lord our God, let us send abroad to our brothers who remain in all the lands of Israel, as well as to the priests and Levites in the cities that have pasturelands, that they may be gathered to us. Then let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul." 4All the assembly agreed to do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people. 5So David assembled all Israel from the Nile of Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
Read all of 1 Chronicles 131 Chronicles 13:3 word by word
וְנָסֵ֛בָּה אֶת־אֲר֥וֹן אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ אֵלֵ֑ינוּ כִּי־לֹ֥א דְרַשְׁנֻ֖הוּ בִּימֵ֥י שָׁאֽוּל׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 13:3
- 1 Samuel 7:1And the men of Kiriath-jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord and brought it to the house of Abinadab on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to have charge of the ark of the Lord.
- Psalms 132:6Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
- 1 Samuel 14:18So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God here." For the ark of God went at that time with the people of Israel.
- 1 Samuel 22:10and he inquired of the Lord for him and gave him provisions and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine."
- 1 Samuel 23:2Therefore David inquired of the Lord, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the Lord said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah."
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 13:3
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-14These chapters describe how Jerusalem became the political and religious center of Israel. The story begins with David's failed attempt to move the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:1–14; compare 2 Samuel 6:2–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81Ch 13:1-8. David Fetches the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. 1-3. David consulted ... And let us bring again the ark of our God--Gratitude for the high and splendid dignity to which he had been elevated would naturally, at this period, impart a fresh animation and impulse to the habitually fervent piety of David; but, at the same time, he was animated by other motives. He fully understood his position as ruler under the theocracy, and, entering on his duties…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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