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1 Chronicles 13: David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem – Clear & Engaging Audio Bible Reading | The Joyful Celebration, the Tragic Misstep, and the Obedience of the People

Immerse yourself in the events of 1 Chronicles 13 with this clear and engaging audio recording. Follow the story of David, as he decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, the joyful celebration that ensues, the tragic misstep that leads to Uzza’s death, and the obedience of the people in continuing the procession. Perfect for study, reflection, or meditation, experience this powerful chapter and let the Scriptures come alive.

1 CHRONICLES 13 (NIV)

1 David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and
commanders of hundreds.

2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it
seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word
far and wide to the rest of our people throughout the territories of Israel,
and also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their towns and
pasturelands, to come and join us.

3 Let us bring the ark of our God back to
us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul.”

4 The whole
assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people.

5 So David assembled all Israel, from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo
Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim.

6 David and all Israel
went to Baalah of Judah (Kiriath Jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God
the Lord, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the
Name.

7 They moved the ark of God from Abinadab’s house on a new cart, with Uzzah
and Ahio guiding it.

8 David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all
their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals
and trumpets.

9 When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand
to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled.

10 The Lord’s anger burned
against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark.
So he died there before God.

11 Then David was angry because the Lord’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah,
and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah.

12 David was afraid of God that day and asked, “How can I ever bring the ark
of God to me?”

13 He did not take the ark to be with him in the City of David.
Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.

14 The ark of God
remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the
Lord blessed his household and everything he had.