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They brought in the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt offerings and peace-offerings before God.

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Worship Restored

The central act of this verse is bringing the Ark, the symbol of God's presence, into a special tent in Jerusalem. This was immediately followed by burnt offerings and peace offerings, signifying the restoration of proper worship, atonement, and fellowship with God at the heart of the nation's life.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 16:1

18th Century

Theologian

The first three verses are part of the narrative that began in 1 Chronicles 15:25. Compare this with 2 Samuel 6:17–19, wher…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 16:1

19th Century

Bishop

So they brought the ark of God.1 Chronicles 16:1–3 are wrongly separated from the concluding verses of 1 Chronicles…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 16:1

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 1-3. So they brought the ark of God

What is contained 1 Chronicles 16:2

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 16:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Though God's word and ordinances may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, they will shine out of obscurity. This was merely a tent, a humble dwellin…