David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.
Parallel translations
- WEB David made himself houses in David’s city; and he prepared a place for God’s ark, and pitched a tent for it.
- KJV And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
- NKJV David built houses for himself in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
- NASB Now David built houses for himself in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.
- NLT David now built several buildings for himself in the City of David. He also prepared a place for the Ark of God and set up a special tent for it.
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Quick answer
David built houses in his city and prepared a tent for the ark. He made careful preparation to bring the ark to Jerusalem the right way this time.
Overview
Having learned from the disaster of chapter 13, David now prepares deliberately, building his own houses and pitching a tent specifically for the ark. This careful preparation contrasts with the earlier hasty attempt. David's renewed effort, done thoughtfully and reverently, shows a man chastened and instructed by God, ready to honor the ark according to God's order.
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Cross-references · 8
- 1 Chr 16:1So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
- Ps 132:5until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
- 1 Chr 17:1–5After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
- Acts 7:46who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
- 1 Chr 15:3And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.
- 2 Sam 5:9So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.
- 2 Sam 13:7–8Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.”
- 2 Sam 14:24But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the king.
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