KJV ORIGINAL
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David brought together all of Israel, from the border of Egypt all the way to the entrance of Hamath, to bring God's ark from Kiriath Jearim.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is gathering the entire nation of Israel from north to south to participate in bringing back the sacred ark of God to its proper place.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurs early in David's reign as king over all Israel, around 1000 BC. The ark of the covenant had been sitting in the small town of Kiriath Jearim for about 70 years, ever since the Philistines returned it after capturing it in battle. David wanted to restore proper worship and make Jerusalem the spiritual center of Israel by bringing the ark there.
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