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David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

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Leadership and Humility

Commentators like Matthew Henry point out David's exemplary leadership. Instead of making excuses for the previous failed attempt to move the ark, David admits his oversight. He doesn't blame others but takes responsibility for not seeking God 'in the proper way,' demonstrating a key quality for wise and godly leaders.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 15:11

19th Century

Bishop

David’s instructions to the eight spiritual chiefs.

Zadok and Abiathar the priests were of equal rank, representing the two…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Chronicles 15:11–13

19th Century

Preacher

They had sought him, but they had not done it after the due order. They had been in too great a hurry; and they had followed their own not…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 15:11

17th Century

Pastor

And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests
See (2 Samuel 8:17) (2 Samuel 15:27 [Ref…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 15:1–24

17th Century

Minister

Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had be…