KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David brought all the people of Israel together in Jerusalem to carry the ark of the LORD to the special place he had prepared for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is gathering all of Israel to properly bring God's ark to its permanent home in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurs after David's first failed attempt to move the ark, during which Uzzah died for touching it improperly. David had learned from that mistake and now understood the importance of following God's specific instructions for transporting the ark. The ark of the covenant was Israel's most sacred object, representing God's presence among His people.
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