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They were to bring the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant to the Temple from its location in the City of David, also known as Zion. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ houses of the people of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, in Jerusalem, that they might bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the City of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes, and the leaders of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Solomon assembled to Jerusalem the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers&#8217 households of the sons of Israel, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Solomon assembled to Jerusalem the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Yahweh from the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the Israelites, in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the City of David, which is Zion. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Solomon assembled at Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads, the ancestral chiefs of the Israelites—in order to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the city of David, that is, Zion. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Solomon assembled at Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads, the ancestral chiefs of the Israelites—in order to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the city of David, that is, Zion. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Solomon assembled the respected leaders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes, and the leaders of the Israelite families. They came to Jerusalem to take the ark of the LORD's promise from the City of David (that is, Zion). <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then King Solomon summoned all the leaders of the tribes and clans of Israel to assemble in Jerusalem, in order to take the LORD's Covenant Box from Zion, David's City, to the Temple. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Solomon called Israel's elders together, including all the leaders of the tribes and families of Israel. They met in Jerusalem to transfer the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel?all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites?to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Solomon convened Israel's elders--all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families--in Jerusalem, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the City of David (that is, Zion). <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the ancestral leaders of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the City of David, which is Zion. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers’ households of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Yahweh’s covenant out of David’s city, which is Zion. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then Solomon assembles the elderly of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, princes of the fathers of the sons of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH from the City of David—it [is] Zion. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then doth Solomon assemble the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, princes of the fathers of the sons of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah from the city of David -- it is Zion. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then Solomon will convoke together the old men of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers to the sons of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah from the city of David; it is Zion.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after this he gathered together the ancients of Israel, and all the princes of the tribes, and the heads of the families, of the children of Israel to Jerusalem, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Sion. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> After this, he gathered together those greater by birth of Israel, and all the leaders of the tribes, and the heads of the families, from the sons of Israel, to Jerusalem, so that they might bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the princes in the ancestral houses of the Israelites, to Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD’s covenant from the City of David, which is Zion. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the people of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Solomon assembled at Jerusalem all the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chiefs of the fathers of the children of Israel, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then Solomon assembled all of the Elders of Israel, Chiefs of the tribes and the Princes of the fathers of the children of Israel, and they came to King Solomon at Jerusalem to bring up the Ark that had the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH in it, from the City of David which is Zion.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then Solomon assembled all the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, even the leaders of the families of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, - this is Sion. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=843" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">The Ark Enters the Temple</a> 1So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God. 2<a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">At that time</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: yaq·hêl (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: ziq·nê (Adj-mpc) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel—</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ham·maṭ·ṭō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">the tribal</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and family leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nə·śî·’ê (N-mpc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of the Israelites—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">to bring up</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rîṯ- (N-fsc) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">of the covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">from Zion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: mê·‘îr (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> 3So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a> At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ... <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-3</a> 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. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1</a> So 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-25.htm">1 Chronicles 23:25-26</a> For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-17</a> Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, ... <a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">1 Kings 6:19</a> Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-28</a> In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a> So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/8-21.htm">1 Kings 8:21</a> And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.” <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</a> Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">2 Chronicles 1:4</a> Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">2 Chronicles 6:1-2</a> Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. / But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.Then solomon<a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1,12</a> Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God… <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a> Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion… <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a> And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.the chief<a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">1 Chronicles 15:12</a> And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.<a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">1 Chronicles 24:6,31</a> And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar… <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26</a> Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.the ark<a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">Numbers 10:33,36</a> And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them… out<a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">2 Chronicles 1:4</a> But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.<a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12</a> And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.<a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1</a> So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.the city<a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7</a> Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.which is Zion<a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.<a href="/psalms/87-2.htm">Psalm 87:2</a> The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.<a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-17</a> For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-16.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/5-4.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-4.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-25.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-5.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-6.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-5.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 5</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">The dedicated treasures</a> 2. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">The solemn induction of the ark into the oracle</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">God being praised, gives a visible sign of his favor</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At that time This phrase indicates a specific period during Solomon's reign, particularly after the completion of the temple. It marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as the temple was a central place of worship and symbolized God's presence among His people.Solomon assembled in Jerusalem Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel, called for a gathering in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. Jerusalem, chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell, was the site of the newly built temple, which Solomon had constructed as a permanent dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant.the elders of Israel The elders were respected leaders and representatives of the tribes of Israel. Their assembly signifies the importance of the event, as they were responsible for guiding the people and making decisions on their behalf.all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites This inclusion of tribal heads and family leaders emphasizes the unity and collective participation of the entire nation in this sacred event. It reflects the organizational structure of Israel, where each tribe and family had its own leadership.to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred object in Israel, representing God's covenant with His people and His presence among them. It contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna. The act of bringing up the Ark signifies a transition from the temporary tabernacle to the permanent temple.from Zion, the City of David Zion, also known as the City of David, was the original stronghold captured by David and became the political and spiritual heart of Israel. The Ark had been housed in a tent in Zion, and its relocation to the temple marked the fulfillment of David's vision and God's promise to establish a permanent dwelling place for His presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the king of Israel who built the first temple in Jerusalem. Known for his wisdom, Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_israel.htm">Elders of Israel</a> These were the senior leaders and representatives of the tribes of Israel. They played a crucial role in the governance and spiritual life of the nation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tribal_heads_and_family_leaders.htm">Tribal Heads and Family Leaders</a> These individuals were responsible for leading their respective tribes and families, ensuring that the covenant and laws of God were upheld within their communities. 4. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel. It was a symbol of God's presence and guidance. 5. <a href="/topical/z/zion,_the_city_of_david.htm">Zion, the City of David</a> Zion refers to the hill in Jerusalem where the City of David was located. It was the original stronghold of King David and later became synonymous with Jerusalem itself.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Unity in Worship</a> Solomon's assembly of all leaders signifies the importance of unity among God's people when approaching Him in worship. Unity strengthens the community and honors God. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence for God's Presence</a> The Ark of the Covenant symbolizes God's presence. We must approach God with reverence and respect, acknowledging His holiness and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The involvement of elders and leaders highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders to guide their communities in faithfulness to God. <a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity_and_fulfillment.htm">Historical Continuity and Fulfillment</a> The movement of the Ark to the temple represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the continuity of His covenant with Israel. It reminds us of God's faithfulness through generations. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> Just as the Israelites prepared to bring the Ark into the temple, we should prepare our hearts and minds for worship, ensuring we are focused and sincere in our devotion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 5</a> <a href="/q/evidence_outside_the_bible_for_ark_move.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2–3 – Is there any concrete evidence outside the Bible that supports the large-scale gathering of Israelites in Jerusalem for the ark’s relocation? </a> <a href="/q/what's_zion's_role_in_prophecy.htm">What is Zion's significance in biblical prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 – Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_israelites_rebuild_the_temple.htm">How did the Israelites rebuild the temple in Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) The chief of the fathers.--Rather, the chiefs of the clans (father-houses). Vulg., "capita familiarum;" LXX., ????? ??????????? ???????.Elders . . . heads.--Or, sheikhs . . . ameers.Zion.--Syr. and Arab., Hebron.In the feast which was in the seventh month.--Heb., in the feast; that (is) the seventh month. The words "in the month of Ethanim" (Kings) have been accidentally omitted before the expression rendered "in the feast." The Authorised version suggests another mode of emending the text. (Comp. <a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm" title="And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:">Nehemiah 8:14</a>.) Syr., "in the month of the fruits ('ebbo) of the feast of Tabernacles; that is the seventh month." The LXX. had the present faulty Hebrew.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Comparing the language of this and the following verse with that used on the occasion of David's bringing up of the ark to Zion, found in <a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">2 Samuel 6:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/13.htm">1 Chronicles 13</a>. and 15, some have thought that a considerable difference of tone is perceptible, and that indication is given of the intention, or at any rate a feeling, even if more or less unconscious, on the part of Solomon, that times were ripe for a demonstration, that should partake less of the enthusiasm of the mass, so far as his own summons might be concerned, and more of the form and dignity of the chief and representative men of the nation. This view can hardly be pressed. The very word "wherefore" in ver. 3 goes far to discredit it. And any difference that may be apparent in the language is far more probably and easily attributable to the old cause of the narrower, though intenser, interest of the writer of Chronicles. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>At that time אָז֩ (’āz) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne assembled יַקְהֵ֨יל (yaq·hêl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> To gather as an assembly or congregation at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the elders זִקְנֵ֣י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old of Israel— יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the tribal הַמַּטּ֜וֹת (ham·maṭ·ṭō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe heads רָאשֵׁ֨י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head and family leaders הָאָב֛וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father of the Israelites— לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son to bring up לְֽהַעֲל֞וֹת (lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively the ark אֲר֧וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִית־ (bə·rîṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant of the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel from Zion, צִיּֽוֹן׃ (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem the City מֵעִ֥יר (mê·‘îr) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David. דָּוִ֖יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 5:2 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 5:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 5:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 5:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 5:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>