1 Chronicles 13:7
1 Chronicles 13:7 in Multiple Translations
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.
And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
And they put the ark of God on a new cart, and took it out of the house of Abinadab; and Uzza and Ahio were the drivers of the cart.
They loaded the Ark of God onto a brand new cart and brought it from Adinadab's house, with Uzzah and Ahio directing it.
And they caryed the Arke of God in a newe cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Vzza and Ahio guided the cart.
And they place the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio are leading the cart,
They carried God’s ark on a new cart, and brought it out of Abinadab’s house; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, out of the house of Abinadab. And Oza and his brother drove the cart.
The people put the Sacred Chest on a new cart and transported it from Abinadab’s house. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the oxen that were pulling the cart.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 13:7
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1 Chronicles 13:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּרְכִּ֜יבוּ
אֶת
אֲר֤וֹן
הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙
עַל
עֲגָלָ֣ה
חֲדָשָׁ֔ה
מִ/בֵּ֖ית
אֲבִינָדָ֑ב
וְ/עֻזָּ֣א
וְ/אַחְי֔וֹ
נֹהֲגִ֖ים
בָּ/עֲגָלָֽה
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֜יבוּ
râkab
H7392
to ride
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲר֤וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עֲגָלָ֣ה
ʻăgâlâh
H5699
cart
N-fs
חֲדָשָׁ֔ה
châdâsh
H2319
new
Adj
מִ/בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֲבִינָדָ֑ב
ʼĂbîynâdâb
H41
Abinadab
N-proper
וְ/עֻזָּ֣א
ʻUzzâʼ
H5798
Uzza
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַחְי֔וֹ
ʼAchyôw
H283
Ahio
Conj | N-proper
נֹהֲגִ֖ים
nâhag
H5090
to lead
V-Qal
בָּ/עֲגָלָֽה
ʻăgâlâh
H5699
cart
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 13:7
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֜יבוּ
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲר֤וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עֲגָלָ֣ה
ʻăgâlâh
H5699
"cart"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a wheeled vehicle, such as a cart or wagon. It appears in the Bible, describing transportation and trade. The word is often translated as 'cart', 'chariot', or 'wagon'.
Definition: cart, wagon
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: cart, chariot, wagon See also: Genesis 45:19; 1 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 46:10.
חֲדָשָׁ֔ה
châdâsh
H2319
"new"
Adj
The Hebrew word for new or fresh, used to describe something recently created or renewed, as seen in God's creation of a new heaven and earth. It emphasizes the idea of something being recent or modern.
Definition: new, new thing, fresh Aramaic equivalent: cha.dat (חֲדַ֑ת "new" H2323)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fresh, new thing. See also: Exodus 1:8; Psalms 40:4; Psalms 33:3.
מִ/בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲבִינָדָ֑ב
ʼĂbîynâdâb
H41
"Abinadab"
N-proper
Abinadab was the name of several Israelites, including a man who sheltered the ark and a brother of King David. His name means 'my father is noble' or 'my father is willing'. These men played important roles in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11; father of: Ben-abinadab (H1125) § Abinadab = "my father is noble" or "my father is willing" 1) a man of Gibeah who sheltered the ark 2) second son of Jesse, David's older brother 3) a son of Saul, slain with him by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Abinadab. See also: 1 Samuel 7:1; 2 Samuel 6:4; 1 Chronicles 13:7.
וְ/עֻזָּ֣א
ʻUzzâʼ
H5798
"Uzza"
Conj | N-proper
Uzza is a person's name, meaning strength, and is found in the book of Ezra, referring to a Levite who lived during the Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.49 § Uzza or Uzzah = "strength" a Merarite Levite
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Uzza, Uzzah. See also: 2 Samuel 6:3; 1 Chronicles 8:7; Nehemiah 7:51.
וְ/אַחְי֔וֹ
ʼAchyôw
H283
"Ahio"
Conj | N-proper
Ahio was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Abiel and Maacah, and brother of several notable men. His name means 'brotherly' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:31.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.31; son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N); brother of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732) § Ahio = "brotherly" or "fraternal" 1) son of Abinadab who sheltered the ark 2) a Benjamite 3) another Benjamite of Saul's ancestry
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ahio. See also: 2 Samuel 6:3; 1 Chronicles 8:31; 1 Chronicles 13:7.
נֹהֲגִ֖ים
nâhag
H5090
"to lead"
V-Qal
To moan means to sigh or lament, like in Psalm 77:3 when the psalmist moaned in his sleepless night. It can also mean to lead or guide someone, like in 1 Samuel 25:42 when Abigail led her maids to follow David.
Definition: 1) to drive, lead, guide, conduct 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drive, lead on, drive away, drive off 1a2) to behave itself (fig.) (of heart) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to drive away, lead off 1b2) to lead on, guide, guide on 1b3) to cause to drive
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). See also: Genesis 31:18; 1 Chronicles 20:1; Psalms 48:15.
בָּ/עֲגָלָֽה
ʻăgâlâh
H5699
"cart"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a wheeled vehicle, such as a cart or wagon. It appears in the Bible, describing transportation and trade. The word is often translated as 'cart', 'chariot', or 'wagon'.
Definition: cart, wagon
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: cart, chariot, wagon See also: Genesis 45:19; 1 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 46:10.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 13:7
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- 1 Chronicles 13:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 13:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 13:7
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 13:7
Context — David Fetches the Ark
5So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
6David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, 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.
7So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.
8David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. 9When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 4:15 | When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 6:7 | Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:2 | Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 6:3 | They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:13 | It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 7:1–2 | Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mourned and sought after the LORD. |
1 Chronicles 13:7 Summary
[This verse tells us that the people of Israel carried the ark of God on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it. However, as we will see in the next verses, this was not in line with God's instructions, and it would lead to tragic consequences. We can learn from this that it is essential to follow God's commands and seek His guidance, rather than trying to do things our own way, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can avoid the mistakes of the Israelites and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did they use a new cart to carry the ark of God?
They used a new cart to carry the ark of God because it was a way to transport it, but as we see in the next verses, this was not in line with God's instructions, as seen in Exodus 25:14 and Numbers 4:5-6, which specify that the ark should be carried by the Levites using poles.
Who were Uzzah and Ahio?
Uzzah and Ahio were likely relatives of Abinadab, in whose house the ark of God had been residing, and they were given the responsibility of guiding the cart that carried the ark, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 13:7.
Was it a good idea to have Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart?
While it may have seemed like a good idea to have Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart, the fact that they were not Levites and were not following God's specific instructions for transporting the ark, as seen in Numbers 4:15, would later lead to tragic consequences, as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:9-10.
What can we learn from the way they carried the ark of God?
We can learn that even with good intentions, if we do not follow God's instructions, we can suffer consequences, and it is essential to seek God's guidance and follow His commands, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be trying to serve God in my own strength, rather than following His instructions?
- How can I ensure that I am seeking God's guidance and following His commands in my daily life?
- What are some areas where I may be trying to 'carry the ark' in my own way, rather than trusting in God's sovereignty and provision?
- How can I apply the lessons learned from this verse to my own life, and what changes can I make to be more obedient to God's Word?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 13:7
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 13:5].
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
1 Chronicles 13:7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.Ver. 7. In a new cart.] This was ill done by such a holy convention. Councils may err.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
(7) Abridged form of the fuller text preserved in 2 Samuel 6:3 (see Notes there). Drave.—Were driving. 2 Samuel 6:4, is wholly omitted by the Chronicles. “Ahio” may mean his brother, or, with different points, his brothers (so LXX. and Syriac).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7
Verse 7. In a new cart] Lest it should be profaned by being placed on any carriage that had been employed about common uses. Uzza and Ahio] All the versions understand אחיו achyo as signifying brother or brothers; so does Jarchi, who observes, from 2 Samuel 6:3, that these were the sons of Abinadab.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 13:7
7. a new cart] A new cart was chosen as one which had not been profaned by common work. So (Judges 16:11-12) new ropes “wherewith no work hath been done” were used in the attempt to bind the consecrated man, Samson. So also (Mark 11:2; Mark 11:7) our Lord rode into Jerusalem on a colt “whereon no man ever yet sat.” the house of Abinadab] Here the ark had been for at least twenty years under the charge of a man sanctified to keep it (1 Samuel 7:1-2)
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 13:7
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Your Prayer Can Change the World - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the gospel of the kingdom of God. He explains that the gospel not only saves us from the kingdom of Satan but also transfo |
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Steadying the Ark of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of true worship and the need for personal responsibility in carrying out God's work. He criticizes the idea of putting on a r |
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Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings about a mother bird teaching her baby bird to fly. He uses this story as a parable to illustrate the co |
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Uzzah and the Ark of God by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of doing things God's way and humbling ourselves before Him. It highlights the need for true preaching that moves hearts, not just teaching, a |
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Soaring 2 - Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings in the Old Testament. The story is about a little bundle that learns to fly and soar without moving its |
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The Intrusion of Natural Life in the Service of God by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the danger of allowing natural life and worldly methods to intrude into the service of God, warning that Christianity has often become a mere outward sy |
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David - Failure and Effectiveness by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a group of people who were enthusiastic about evangelizing and helping forgotten people in their country. They set up their own bak |