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1 Chronicles 13:3
3Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days 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 conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our people throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their towns and pasturelands, to come and join us. Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul.” 4The whole assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people. 5So David assembled all Israel, from the Shihor River in 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 13:3
- 1 Samuel 7:1So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord. They brought it to Abinadab’s house on the hill and consecrated Eleazar his son to guard the ark of the Lord.
- Psalms 132:6We heard it in Ephrathah, we came upon it in the fields of Jaar:
- 1 Samuel 14:18Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (At that time it was with the Israelites.)
- 1 Samuel 22:10Ahimelek inquired of the Lord for him; he also gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
- 1 Samuel 23:2he inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord answered him, “Go, 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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