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Two Holy Places
Commentators explain that David established a dual system of worship for Israel. While the Ark of the Covenant was in a new tent in Jerusalem, the original Tabernacle of Moses and the main altar for sacrifices remained at Gibeon. For over 50 years, Israel had two official, divinely sanctioned centers of national worship.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 16:4–42
18th Century
Theologian
The writer of Chronicles inserted this passage between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the worsh…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 16:37–42
19th Century
Bishop
Resumption and conclusion of the narrative suspended at 1 Chronicles 16:7.
So (and) he left there.
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 16:39
17th Century
Pastor
And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests
These he left, having appointed them
to be b…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 16:37–43
17th Century
Minister
The worship of God ought to be the work of every day. David put it into order.
At Jerusalem, where the ark was, Asaph and his brothers were …