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A Unified and Right Desire
The decision to bring back the Ark of the Covenant was not merely a royal decree but a shared conviction. Commentators note that the assembly unanimously agreed because they all recognized the proposal as right, necessary, and beneficial. This reflects a powerful moment of national spiritual unity under David's leadership.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 13:4
19th Century
Bishop
All the assembly said, So should we do (compare to 1 Chronicles 5:5; 1 Chronicles 9:25 for the construction). The thing, th…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 13:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
A stately array of all the leaders of the tribes, with all sorts of music, to honor the ark of God.
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 13:4
17th Century
Pastor
And all the congregation said that they would do so
They unanimously agreed to the motion: for the thi…
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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…