1 Chronicles 15:1-9

1 After David built houses for himself in the City of David, he cleared a place for the Chest and pitched a tent for it.

2 Then David gave orders: "No one carries the Chest of God except the Levites; God designated them and them only to carry the Chest of God and be available full time for service in the work of worship."

3 David then called everyone in Israel to assemble in Jerusalem to bring up the Chest of God to its specially prepared place.

4 David also called in the family of Aaron and the Levites.

5 From the family of Kohath, Uriel the head with 120 relatives;

6 from the family of Merari, Asaiah the head with 220 relatives;

7 from the family of Gershon, Joel the head with 130 relatives;

8 from the family of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the head with 200 relatives;

9 from the family of Hebron, Eliel the head with 80 relatives;

1 Chronicles 15:1-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 15

David, having prepared a place for the ark of God, gathered the Israelites, Levites, and priests, to assist in the bringing of it up thereunto, 1Ch 15:1,13 and which was done in a very honourable and joyful manner, 1Ch 15:24-28, though David, for his behaviour, was despised by Michal his wife in her heart, 1Ch 15:29.