KJV ORIGINAL
And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David called together Zadok and Abiathar, who were priests, along with the Levites: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is gathering the religious leaders and temple workers to help with an important sacred task.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when David is preparing to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, after his first attempt failed because they didn't follow God's proper instructions. David learned that only the Levites were supposed to carry the Ark, so he's now calling together the priests and Levitical leaders to do it correctly. This represents David's commitment to honoring God's specific requirements for worship and sacred duties.
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