KJV ORIGINAL
And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David became afraid of God that day and said, 'How can I possibly bring the ark of God to my place?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David was overwhelmed with fear and reverence for God's holiness after witnessing His power, making him question whether he was worthy to have God's presence so close to him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after Uzzah died when he touched the ark of the covenant while David was transporting it to Jerusalem. The ark represented God's holy presence among His people, and there were specific rules about how it should be handled. David's fear came from realizing he hadn't followed God's instructions properly for moving this sacred object.
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