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But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to [the place] that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.
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The Divided Sanctuary
Commentators explain that this verse clarifies a crucial historical situation. At the start of Solomon's reign, Israel's main worship sites were separated. The Mosaic Tabernacle and the great bronze altar were at Gibeon, while the Ark of the Covenant was in a special tent David had prepared for it in Jerusalem. This explains why Solomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4 but is much fuller. We learn the following from this passage:
19th Century
Anglican
But. —Or, But indeed, but no doubt (’ăb âl) (2 Chronicles 19:3; [Reference 2 Chronicles 33:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim , &c.] See (2 Samuel 6:2 [Reference 2 Samuel …
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