The ark was placed within the tent David had prepared, and he offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before blessing the people and distributing food to every Israelite. David appointed Levites to minister before the ark with thanksgiving and praise, and the chapter preserves a significant psalm of thanksgiving combining elements later found in Psalms 105, 96, and 106, beginning with 'Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name.' The liturgical organization established regular worship before both the ark in Jerusalem under Asaph and the tabernacle at Gibeon under Zadok the priest and Heman and Jeduthun, institutionalizing dual centers of worship until the temple's construction.
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Characters in This Chapter
David
Ideal king who prepared for temple worship and received God's covenant
Solomon
David's chosen successor anointed to build the temple
Asaph
Levite Musician and Psalmist
Zechariah
Prophet of Messianic Visions
Jacob
Father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
Abraham
Father of Many Nations
Isaac
Son of Abraham
Lot
Nephew of Abraham
Places in This Chapter
Canaan
View on MapCanaan was the Promised Land, the territory God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It stretched from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. The Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua after the Exodus. The land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel.
The Tabernacle
View on MapThe Tabernacle was the portable sanctuary that Israel built according to God's instructions at Mount Sinai. It served as God's dwelling place among His people during the wilderness wanderings and early settlement in Canaan. It contained the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the holy place.
Position in Book
GenealogiesChapters 1-9
Death of SaulChapters 10
David's ReignChapters 11-21
David's kingdom established, the ark brought to Jerusalem, God's covenant with David.
Temple PreparationsChapters 22-29