KJV ORIGINAL
And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The ark of the LORD stayed in Obed-Edom the Gittite's house for three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and his entire family.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God blessed Obed-Edom and his whole family because he welcomed and cared for the ark of the LORD in his home for three months.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after Uzzah died when he touched the ark while David was attempting to bring it to Jerusalem. David became afraid and left the ark at Obed-Edom's house instead of continuing to Jerusalem. Obed-Edom was likely a Philistine from Gath who had become a faithful follower of Israel's God.
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