They brought it out of Abinadab’s house, which was in the hill, with God’s ark; and Ahio went before the ark.
Parallel translations
- KJV And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
- BSB bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
- NKJV And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill, accompanying the ark of God; and Ahio went before the ark.
- NASB So they brought it with the ark of God from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill; and Ahio was walking ahead of the ark.
- NLT that carried the Ark of God. Ahio walked in front of the Ark.
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Quick answer
The ark is brought out from Abinadab's house with Ahio leading the way before it. The procession begins its journey toward Jerusalem.
Overview
This verse repeats and continues the account of the ark leaving Abinadab's house, with Ahio walking ahead of it. The careful narration heightens the solemnity of moving the holy ark of God. The reader is held in suspense, aware that the improper method of transport sets the stage for the sobering event to come.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 13:7They carried God’s ark on a new cart, and brought it out of Abinadab’s house; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
- 1 Sam 7:1–2The men of Kiriath Jearim came, and took Yahweh’s ark, and brought it into Abinadab’s house on the hill, and consecrated Eleazar his son to keep Yahweh’s ark.
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