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So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of Yahweh out of the house of Obed-edom with joy.
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A Unified National Worship
Commentators note that the Chronicler specifically includes "the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands" in this procession. This emphasizes that bringing up the ark was a unified, national event involving civil and military leaders, representing the whole nation coming together in worship.
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19th Century
Anglican
SO David, and the elders of Israel. —Literally, And it was David and the elders of Israel and princes of the thousands who wer…
Baptist
For, though the ark was by no means a great load, yet they must have felt some measure of alarm at the very idea of going near to it; but when God …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So David and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands He and the princip…
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Presbyterian
It is good to notice the assistance of Divine Providence, even in things which fall within the scope of our natural powers; if God did not help us,…
