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Restoring God's Presence
Commentators emphasize that David's first major act as king over all Israel was to restore the Ark, the 'symbol of the divine Presence.' Unlike Saul, who was indifferent, David understood that national well-being and his own success were tied to honoring God and seeking His guidance.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 13:3
19th Century
Bishop
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 13:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us The symbol of the divine Presence, than which nothing was more desirable …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 13:1–5
17th Century
Minister
David did not say, "What magnificent thing shall I do now?" or, "What pleasant thing?" but, "What pious thing?" so that he might have the comfort a…