When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that it shook the ground.
Parallel translations
- WEB When the ark of Yahweh’s covenant came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.
- KJV And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.
- NKJV And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord came into the camp, all Israel shouted so loudly that the earth shook.
- NASB And as the ark of the covenant of the Lord was coming into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth resounded.
- NLT When all the Israelites saw the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord coming into the camp, their shout of joy was so loud it made the ground shake!
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Quick answer
Israel shouts so loudly at the ark's arrival that the ground resounds, but their confidence is misplaced. Outward zeal is no substitute for true faith and obedience.
Overview
The arrival of the ark sparks a triumphant roar, as Israel assumes God's presence guarantees their success. Their enthusiasm rests on superstition rather than repentance, and it will prove empty. The scene warns that loud religious fervor without genuine devotion to God cannot secure His blessing.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Josh 6:5And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.”
- Job 20:5the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
- Amos 6:3You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
- Jer 7:4Do not trust in deceptive words, chanting: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’
- Judg 15:14When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands.
- Josh 6:20So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it.
- Mic 2:11If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!
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The rise of the anointed king after Israel's failed first choice points to the true Anointed One (Messiah means 'anointed'), the shepherd-king after God's own heart from Bethlehem.
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