Parallel Verses New International Version Then David said, "No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before him forever." King James Bible Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. Darby Bible Translation Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites, for them has Jehovah chosen to carry the ark of God, and to serve him for ever. World English Bible Then David said, "No one ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites. For Yahweh has chosen them to carry the ark of God, and to minister to him forever." Young's Literal Translation Then said David, 'None are to carry the ark of God, except the Levites, for on them hath Jehovah fixed to carry the ark of God, and to serve Him -- unto the age.' 1 Chronicles 15:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNone ought to carry the ark - but the Levites - It was their business; and he should have thought of this sooner, and then the unfortunate breach on Uzza would have been prevented; see 1 Chronicles 15:13. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge None ought to [heb] It is not to carry the ark of God, but for the Levites. them hath Numbers 7:9 But to the sons of Kohath he gave none... 2 Chronicles 35:3 And said to the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy to the LORD... to minister Isaiah 66:21 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, said the LORD. Library April the Sixteenth Priests of the Lord"None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites." --1 CHRONICLES xv. 1-3, 11-15. There are prepared people for prepared offices. The Lord will fit the man to the function, the anointed and consecrated priest for the consecrated and consecrating ministry. But now, in the larger purpose of the Lord, and in "the exceeding riches of His grace," everybody may be a priest of the Lord. "He hath made us to be priests and kings unto God." And He will prepare us to carry our ark, and to "minister in … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Chronicles Cross References Numbers 4:15 "After Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and when the camp is ready to move, only then are the Kohathites to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting. Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister and to pronounce blessings in his name, as they still do today. 2 Samuel 6:13 When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. Jump to Previous Age Ark Carry Chose Chosen David Except Forever Levites Marked Minister Moved Ought Serve WorkJump to Next Age Ark Carry Chose Chosen David Except Forever Levites Marked Minister Moved Ought Serve WorkLinks 1 Chronicles 15:2 NIV1 Chronicles 15:2 NLT 1 Chronicles 15:2 ESV 1 Chronicles 15:2 NASB 1 Chronicles 15:2 KJV 1 Chronicles 15:2 Bible Apps 1 Chronicles 15:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 15:2 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 15:2 French Bible 1 Chronicles 15:2 German Bible 1 Chronicles 15:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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