Pentecost Season · Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Vigil · Year B
1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2
The Ark Brought Up to Jerusalem
August 15, 2027

Overview & Insights
"And they brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it." (1 Chronicles 16:1)
David gathers Israel and the Levites to carry the ark of God to the city on their shoulders, as the law required. They bring it into the tent David had pitched and offer burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
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Commentary
1 Chronicles 15: Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on carrying the ark the right way.
1 Chronicles 15 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
1 Chronicles 15:3 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the procession of the ark in one place.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of 1 Chronicles 15.
Solemnity of the Assumption (Vigil): Readings Agape Bible Study
A Catholic reading study that links the ark carried to Jerusalem to Mary as the ark of the new covenant.
Background & Word Study
1 Chronicles 15 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and classical Jewish commentaries.
1 Chronicles 15:16 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the Levites and the singers before the ark.
Enter the Bible: 1 Chronicles Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the books of Chronicles and their retelling of David's reign.
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