Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. New Living Translation David had already moved the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the tent he had prepared for it in Jerusalem. English Standard Version (But David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.) Berean Standard Bible Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. King James Bible But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. New King James Version But David had brought up the ark of God from Kirjath Jearim to the place David had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. NASB 1995 However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible But David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had set up for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem, Holman Christian Standard Bible Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had set up for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem, American Standard Version But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. English Revised Version But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation (However, David had [already] brought God's ark from Kiriath Jearim to a place he had prepared for it. He had put up a tent for it in Jerusalem.) Good News Translation The Covenant Box, however, was in Jerusalem, kept in a tent which King David had set up when he brought the Box from Kiriath Jearim.) International Standard Version Nevertheless, David had brought the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it, after having erected a tent for it in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. NET Bible (Now David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible But David had brought the ark of God up from Kiriath Jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation But the ark of God David had brought up from Kirjath-jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. World English Bible But David had brought God’s ark up from Kiriath Jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut David had the Ark of God brought up from Kirjath-Jearim to the [place] David had prepared for it, for he stretched out a tent for it in Jerusalem; Young's Literal Translation but the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-Jearim, when David prepared for it, for he stretched out for it a tent in Jerusalem; Smith's Literal Translation But the ark of God David brought up from the city of forests in David's preparing for it: for he spread out for It a tent in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor David had brought the ark of God from Cariathiarim to the place, which he had prepared for it, and where he had pitched a tabernacle for it, that is, in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version For David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim, to the place that he had prepared for it, and where he had pitched a tabernacle for it, that is, in Jerusalem. New American Bible David had, however, brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem, where he had provided a place and pitched a tent for it; New Revised Standard Version (But David had brought the ark of God up from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.) Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut David had brought up the ark of the LORD from Koriath-kaproney to the place which David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David had brought it up from Qurith d’Kaphrunay where David had prepared a place for it, because he had pitched the Tabernacle in Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation But David had brought up the ark of God out of the city of Cariathiarim; for David had prepared a place for it, for he had pitched a tabernacle for it in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Worships at Gibeon…3And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. 4Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. 5But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there.… Cross References 1 Kings 3:4 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. 1 Chronicles 15:1 David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. 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 21:29 For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, 1 Chronicles 13:5-6 So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. 1 Chronicles 17:1 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” 1 Chronicles 22:19 Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.” 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 Kings 8:1-6 At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ... 1 Kings 8:21 And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.” 2 Samuel 6:2-17 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, / bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark. ... 2 Samuel 7:2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” 2 Samuel 7:6 For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling. Acts 7:45-47 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, / who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. / But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. 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. Treasury of Scripture But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 7:2,17 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains… 1 Chronicles 13:5,6 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim… 1 Chronicles 15:1,25-28 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent… for he had pitched 1 Chronicles 16:1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. Psalm 132:5,6 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob… Jump to Previous Ark David However Jearim Jerusalem Kiriath Kiriath-Jearim Kir'iath-Je'arim Kirjathjearim Kirjath-Jearim Moved Pitched Prepared Ready rim Spread Stretched TentJump to Next Ark David However Jearim Jerusalem Kiriath Kiriath-Jearim Kir'iath-Je'arim Kirjathjearim Kirjath-Jearim Moved Pitched Prepared Ready rim Spread Stretched Tent2 Chronicles 1 1. The solemn offering of Solomon at Gibeon7. Solomon's choice of wisdom is blessed by God 13. Solomon's forces and wealth Now David had brought the ark of God The "ark of God" refers to the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. In Hebrew, the word for "ark" is "aron," which signifies a chest or box. The Ark symbolized God's presence and covenant with Israel. David's action of bringing the Ark signifies his deep desire to honor God and centralize worship in Jerusalem, the city he established as the political and spiritual capital of Israel. This act reflects David's heart for God and his commitment to ensuring that the nation of Israel remains focused on the Lord. from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem To the place which David had prepared.--Into that David had prepared for it (the article as relative: comp. 1Chronicles 26:28). Pitched.--Or, spread (1Chronicles 15:1). Verse 4. - But the ark. Again, as in 1 Chronicles 16:39, the writer emphasizes the fact of the temporary divorce that had obtained between the ark and the tabernacle (so 1 Samuel 6:20; 2 Samuel 6:2-19; 1 Kings 3:2, 4, 15; 1 Chronicles 13:3-14; 1 Chronicles 15:1-3, 12-15, 23-29). David's pitching of the tent for it is recorded emphatically 1 Chronicles 15:1; 1 Chronicles 16:1; 2 Samuel 6:17.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowאֲבָ֗ל (’ă·ḇāl) Adverb Strong's 61: Verily, of a truth David דָוִיד֙ (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse had brought הֶעֱלָ֤ה (he·‘ĕ·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the ark אֲר֤וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of God הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative from Kiriath-jearim יְעָרִ֔ים (yə·‘ā·rîm) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7157: Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin to the place דָּוִ֑יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse he had prepared בַּֽהֵכִ֥ין (ba·hê·ḵîn) Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect for it, ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew because כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he had pitched נָֽטָה־ (nā·ṭāh-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend a tent אֹ֖הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent for it ל֛וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links 2 Chronicles 1:4 NIV2 Chronicles 1:4 NLT 2 Chronicles 1:4 ESV 2 Chronicles 1:4 NASB 2 Chronicles 1:4 KJV 2 Chronicles 1:4 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 1:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 1:4 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 1:4 French Bible 2 Chronicles 1:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 1:4 But David had brought the ark (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |