1 Chronicles 15 - Introduction

XV.

The thread of the narrative dropped at 1 Chronicles 13:14 is now resumed, and the subject of this and the following chapter is the solemn transfer of the Ark from the house of Obed-edom by the lawful ministry of priests and Levites. The elaborate account here presented corresponds to a brief section of eight verses in Samuel (2 Samuel 6:12 a), which it incorporates, subject to certain variations, noticed in their place (1 Chronicles 15:25 to 1 Chronicles 16:3, and 1 Chronicles 16:43).

1 Chronicles 15 relates — I. David’s preparations for the ceremony of the transfer: (1) by erection of a tent for the Ark (1 Chronicles 15:1); (2) by assembling representatives of all Israel, and especially the priests and Levites, and consulting with the latter (1 Chronicles 15:2); (3) by choice of individuals to conduct the proceedings (1 Chronicles 15:17). II. The incidents of the procession (1 Chronicles 15:25).