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He also prepared a place for the Ark of God and set up a special tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>David</i> made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>David</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now <i>David</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now <i>David</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then <i>David</i> made houses for himself in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>David</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David made him houses in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David had several buildings built in Jerusalem, and he had a tent set up where the sacred chest would be kept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David made him houses in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for God's ark and set up a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For his own use, David built houses in David's City. He also prepared a place for God's Covenant Box and put up a tent for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David built palaces for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the Ark of God and erected a tent for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David constructed buildings in the City of David; he then prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David made him houses in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David made himself houses in David’s city; and he prepared a place for God’s ark, and pitched a tent for it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he makes houses for himself in the City of David, and prepares a place for the Ark of God, and stretches out a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh for himself houses in the city of David, and prepareth a place for the ark of God, and stretcheth out for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make to himself houses in the city of David, and, he will prepare a place for the ark of God, and will spread for it a tent.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He made also houses for himself in the city of David: and built a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tabernacle for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, he made houses for himself in the City of David. And built a place for the ark of God, and he set up a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David built houses for himself in the City of David and prepared a place for the ark of God, pitching a tent for it there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND David built citadels for himself in the city of David, and also built a place for the ark of the LORD and for the instruments of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he was building citadels for himself in the cities of David and was building a place for the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH and the implements of the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And [David] made him houses in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>David</i> made for himself houses in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and made a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4316" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Preparations to Move the Ark</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">David constructed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇāt·tîm (N-mp) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">buildings</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in 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> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: way·yā·ḵen (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">and he prepared</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mā·qō·wm (N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">a place</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: la·’ă·rō·wn (Prep-l:: N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">for the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: way·yeṭ- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">and pitched</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">a tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a></span><br />So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-14</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-15</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2-10</a></span><br />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. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1</a></span><br />After 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19</a></span><br />Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3</a></span><br />Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">2 Chronicles 1:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a></span><br />he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1-2</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. / The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17-18</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-7.htm">2 Chronicles 6:7-8</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">2 Samuel 5:9</a></b></br> So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-7.htm">2 Samuel 13:7,8</a></b></br> Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">2 Samuel 14:24</a></b></br> And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.</p><p class="hdg">and he prepared</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-3.htm">1 Chronicles 15:3</a></b></br> And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1-5</a></b></br> Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD <i>remaineth</i> under curtains… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">Constructed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Prepareth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-6.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">City</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-14.htm">Constructed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-3.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Prepareth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-3.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">David having prepared a place for the ark,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Michal despises him</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/1_chronicles/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David</b><br>This phrase indicates David's establishment of his royal residence in Jerusalem, which is referred to as the "City of David." This location is significant as it marks the political and spiritual center of Israel. The City of David is the ancient core of Jerusalem, situated on a narrow ridge south of the present-day Old City. Archaeological excavations have uncovered structures that date back to the time of David, supporting the biblical narrative. David's construction efforts reflect his consolidation of power and the unification of the tribes of Israel under his rule. This act also signifies the beginning of Jerusalem's central role in Israel's history, both politically and religiously.<p><b>and he prepared a place for the ark of God</b><br>David's preparation for the ark signifies his deep reverence for the presence of God and his desire to restore the ark to a place of prominence among the people of Israel. The ark, which contained the tablets of the Law, represented God's covenant with Israel and His divine presence. David's actions demonstrate his commitment to honoring God and establishing a central place for worship. This preparation also foreshadows the eventual construction of the Temple by Solomon, David's son, where the ark would find a permanent home. The emphasis on preparing a place for the ark highlights the importance of proper worship and reverence for God.<p><b>and pitched a tent for it</b><br>The tent, or tabernacle, was a temporary dwelling for the ark until the construction of the Temple. This act of pitching a tent is reminiscent of the tabernacle used during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, where the ark was housed. It underscores the continuity of worship practices from the time of Moses to David. The tent symbolizes God's presence among His people, even in a temporary setting, and points to the future establishment of a more permanent dwelling place in the Temple. This temporary arrangement also reflects the humility and simplicity of worship that David sought to maintain, even as he prepared for a more grandiose future temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who sought to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the spiritual center of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a></b><br>Also known as Jerusalem, this is the city that David captured and made the political and spiritual capital of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_god.htm">Ark of God</a></b><br>The Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel, which David desired to bring to Jerusalem.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tent.htm">Tent</a></b><br>A temporary dwelling place for the Ark, signifying David's reverence and preparation for God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_presence.htm">Preparation for God's Presence</a></b><br>David's actions remind us of the importance of preparing our hearts and lives to welcome God's presence. Just as David prepared a place for the Ark, we should prepare ourselves spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_worship.htm">Reverence and Worship</a></b><br>The Ark symbolized God's presence, and David's careful preparation underscores the need for reverence in our worship. We should approach God with awe and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>As a leader, David took responsibility for ensuring that the Ark was brought to Jerusalem properly. This teaches us about the importance of godly leadership and taking responsibility for spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/temporary_vs._permanent.htm">Temporary vs. Permanent</a></b><br>The tent for the Ark was temporary, pointing to the future construction of the Temple. This reflects the transient nature of our earthly lives and the eternal nature of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat_follow_david's_ways.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:3–4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David’s ways without referencing David’s well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_capture_of_jerusalem_credible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:4–5, how credible is the account of David capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites, given limited archaeological evidence of such a siege? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_288,000_men_in_1_chron._27_1_realistic.htm">In 1 Chronicles 27:1, can Israel realistically have 24,000 men per monthly division, implying a total army of 288,000? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">And David made him houses.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">and he made</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> finished) <span class= "ital">a palace</span> (plural, intensive) <span class= "ital">for himself,</span> referring back to <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm" title="Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.">1Chronicles 14:1</a>. Others think of fresh buildings required for his additional wives, which is less likely. David had the example of Egyptian and Babylonian monarchs for his palace-building.<p><span class= "bld">City of David.</span>--Castle of Zion (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm" title="And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, You shall not come here. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.">1Chronicles 11:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/11-7.htm" title="And David dwelled in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.">1Chronicles 11:7</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And prepared a place for the ark.</span>--Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm" title="And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the middle of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.">2Samuel 6:17</a>.<p><span class= "bld">A place.</span>--Probably within the palace precincts. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - The contents of this verse and the following verses up to the twenty-fifth have no parallel in the Book of Samuel, and excite suggestion respecting the different objects with which the compiler of Chronicles wrote, as compared with those of the author of the former work. They also direct fresh attention to the sources upon which they drew. The history of the preparations made for the reception of the ark, and for its safe and religious escort into the city, is now proceeded with. These preparations occupied the three months, or part of the three months, spoken of in <a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">1 Chronicles 13:14</a>. The <span class="cmt_word">houses</span> may have been both his own (<a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1</a>) and the buildings referred to in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8</a> and <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">2 Samuel 5:9</a>. The old tent, or <span class="accented">tabernacle</span>, is repeatedly alluded to, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/16-39.htm">1 Chronicles 16:39</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/1-3.htm">2 Chronicles 1:3</a>. It will be remembered that the tabernacle established by Joshua at Shiloh remained there till the time of Eli, and the ark within it (<a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a>). Afterwards we find it removed to Nob, for there David ate the shewbread (<a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">1 Samuel 21:6</a>). From thence, very possibly after the savage slaughter of the priests by the order of Saul, it was removed, and we find it at Gibeon, according to the above references. Here at Gibeon was an altar and "high place," which, in the earlier time of Solomon, formed the chief religious centre. The wanderings of the ark already given from Shiloh, through Philistia to Beth-she-mesh, Kirjath-jearim, Perez-uzzah, now land it in this tent in Jerusalem. It is no more sheltered in the tabernacle. But the tabernacle, as well as the ark, was ultimately brought to the new-built temple of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">1 Chronicles 9:19</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">2 Chronicles 1:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">David constructed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּֽעַשׂ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">buildings</span><br /><span class="heb">בָתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇāt·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for himself</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the City</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he prepared</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤כֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḵen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a place</span><br /><span class="heb">מָקוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאֲר֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pitched</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּט־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yeṭ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹֽהֶל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for it.</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:1 David made him houses in the city (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 14:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 14:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:2" /></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>