Study Desk

And when they came to the threshing floor of Remin. Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen ran toward the threshing floor.

NOW Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build a house for him.

And David perceived that the LORD had chosen him to be king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted because of his people Israel.

And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into my hands? And the LORD said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hands.

And it shall be, when you hear the sound of howling in the top of the mountain, then you shall go out to battle; for the LORD has gone forth before you to smite the army of the Philistines.

AND David built citadels for himself in the city of David, and also built a place for the ark of the LORD and for the instruments of the tabernacle.

Then David commanded the Levites to carry the ark of the LORD and the instruments of the tabernacle; for the Levites the LORD had chosen to minister and to carry the ark of the LORD, and to look after it for ever.

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place which he had built for it.

Then David called for Zadok the priest and Abiathar, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Amsah, Joel, Asaiah, Shemaiah, Uriel, and Amminadab,

And said to them, You are the chiefs of the fathers of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, both you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place which has been built for it before,

And Benaiah, chief of the Levites, played every day in the booth, for they had prepared a place for him.

And Berechiah and Hilkanah looked after the ark, providing for it what was needed.

So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place in the tent that David had pitched for it; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the ark of the LORD.

Be mindful of his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,

And he has confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

He permitted not the rulers to harm you, yea, he chastened kings for your sakes,

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and he is to be revered above all kings.

For all the gods of the Gentiles are images; but the LORD made the heavens.

Say also, O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever.

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. Then all the people shall say, Amen; and with a pleasant and pure mouth, let them praise their God.