1 Chronicles 15:1
1 Chronicles 15:1 in Multiple Translations
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.
And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
And David made him houses in the city of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
And David made houses for himself in the town of David; and he got ready a place for the ark of God, and put up a tent for it.
Once David had finished building houses for himself in the City of David, he made a place for the Ark of God and set up a tent there.
And Dauid made him houses in the citie of Dauid, and prepared a place for the Arke of God, and pitched for it a tent.
And he maketh for himself houses in the city of David, and prepareth a place for the ark of God, and stretcheth out for it a tent.
David made himself houses in David’s city; and he prepared a place for God’s ark, and pitched a tent for it.
And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
He made also houses for himself in the city of David: and built a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tabernacle for it.
David commanded his workers to build some houses for him in Jerusalem. He also told them to set up a tent in which to put the Sacred Chest.
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1 Chronicles 15:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּֽעַשׂ
ל֥/וֹ
בָתִּ֖ים
בְּ/עִ֣יר
דָּוִ֑יד
וַ/יָּ֤כֶן
מָקוֹם֙
לַֽ/אֲר֣וֹן
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
וַ/יֶּט
ל֖/וֹ
אֹֽהֶל
וַ/יַּֽעַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בָתִּ֖ים
bayith
H1004
place
N-mp
בְּ/עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וַ/יָּ֤כֶן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
מָקוֹם֙
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
לַֽ/אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Prep | N-cs
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
וַ/יֶּט
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:1
וַ/יַּֽעַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
ל֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בָתִּ֖ים
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-mp
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.
בְּ/עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וַ/יָּ֤כֶן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
מָקוֹם֙
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
לַֽ/אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Prep | 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.
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
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.
וַ/יֶּט
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:1
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- 1 Chronicles 15:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:1
Context — Preparing to Move the Ark
1David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.
2Then 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.” 3And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 16:1 | So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 17:1–5 | After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling. |
| 3 | Psalms 132:5 | until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 15:3 | And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 14:24 | But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the king. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 13:7–8 | Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 5:9 | So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward. |
| 8 | Acts 7:46 | who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. |
1 Chronicles 15:1 Summary
[David built a special place for the ark of God, which was like a box that held God's presence, and he wanted to make sure it was safe and honored, as we see in 1 Chronicles 15:1. He also built a home for himself, but his priority was to take care of God's things first, which shows how much he loved and respected God, similar to what we read in Matthew 6:33. This reminds us to put God first in our lives and make time for worship and prayer, just like David did, as encouraged in Psalm 119:145-152. By doing so, we can experience God's presence and peace in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David construct buildings for himself in the City of David?
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David as a way to establish his kingdom and provide a safe and secure place for his family, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1, and this act is also a reflection of his gratitude towards God for making him king, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:1-2
What is the significance of preparing a place for the ark of God?
Preparing a place for the ark of God signifies David's desire to honor and worship God, and to provide a sacred space for the ark, which represented God's presence among the Israelites, as mentioned in Exodus 25:22 and 1 Chronicles 15:1
Why did David pitch a tent for the ark of God?
David pitched a tent for the ark of God as a temporary dwelling place for the ark until a more permanent structure, the temple, could be built, as indicated in 1 Chronicles 15:1 and 1 Chronicles 17:1-14
How does this verse relate to David's overall character and faith?
This verse showcases David's faithfulness and obedience to God, as he prioritizes the preparation of a place for the ark of God, demonstrating his commitment to worship and honor God, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Acts 13:22
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prepare a sacred space in my own life to honor and worship God?
- How can I, like David, prioritize my relationship with God and make room for Him in my daily life?
- What are some things in my life that may be distracting me from worshiping and honoring God, and how can I address them?
- In what ways can I reflect David's faithfulness and obedience to God in my own life, and what steps can I take to deepen my faith?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:1
And David made him houses in the city of David,.... With the help of the masons and carpenters Hiram sent him, 1 Chronicles 14:1, the royal palace is meant, with all the apartments in it, which were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:1
And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. David made him houses in the city of David.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
1 CHAPTER 15 David, having prepared a place for the ark, ordereth the priests and Levites to bring it from Obed-edom, . He performeth the solemnity thereof with great joy, . Michal despiseth him, . Houses; a palace consisting of many houses or apartments for his several wives and children. Pitched for it a tent. Quest. Why did he not first fetch the tabernacle of Moses from Gibeon, where it now was that so he might put the ark into its proper place? Answ. Partly because he had no motion or direction from God concerning the tabernacle, as he had concerning the ark; and partly because he thought the tabernacle was not so necessary for that end as formerly, seeing he intended forthwith to set upon the building of the temple, as appears from 1Ch 12.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
1 Chronicles 15:1 And [David] made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.Ver. 1. And prepared a place for the ark.] This he had done before he fetched it to Obededom’ s house. See 2 Samuel 6:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
(1) And David made him houses.—Or, and he made (i.e., finished) a palace (plural, intensive) for himself, referring back to 1 Chronicles 14:1. Others think of fresh buildings required for his additional wives, which is less likely. David had the example of Egyptian and Babylonian monarchs for his palace-building. City of David.—Castle of Zion (1 Chronicles 11:5; 1 Chronicles 11:7). And prepared a place for the ark.—Comp. 2 Samuel 6:17. A place.—Probably within the palace precincts. Pitched (or spread) for it a tent (or tabernacle).—The old one was at Gibeon, and Zadok ministered as high priest therein (1 Chronicles 16:39). Abiathar, of the house of Ithamar, who had hitherto followed the fortunes of David, probably ministered before the Ark in the new tent.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
CHAPTER XV David prepares to bring home the ark, and musters the Levites, 1-11. They sanctify themselves, and bear the ark upon their shoulders, 12-15. The solemnities observed on the occasion, 16-26. David dances before the ark, and is despised by his wife Michal, 27-29. NOTES ON CHAP. XV Verse 1. Made him houses] One for himself, and one for the ark; in the latter was a tent, under which the ark was placed.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:1
1. made him houses] Cp. 2 Samuel 5:9. a tent] a new tent, not the old tabernacle (1 Chronicles 16:39). Cp. the prefatory note to ch. 13.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:1
And pitched for it a tent - The old “tent” or “tabernacle” was still in existence at Gibeon 1 Chronicles 16:39; 2 Chronicles 1:3; but the ark had long been separated from it, and David probably
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1
1. Made him houses — Continued the work of building and fortifying mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:8. Prepared a place for the ark of God — A suitable site on Zion. A tent — A new tabernacle on the newly selected site.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:1
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Ark of the Covenant - Part 4 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth of God's word rather than being entertained by inspirational talks. He criticizes the tendency of Christ |
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The Ark of the Covenant and the Cross of Christ by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Eli, the last judge in Israel. Eli was a weary old man who excused sin in his own family and condoned it in the priesthood. He |
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Four Ways to Lose the Lord's Presence by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the story of Samson and Delilah, emphasizing the danger of losing the secret of consecration, as seen in Samson's downfall due to revealing his source o |
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The Presence of God - Part 2 by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the anger and setbacks that the people of God are experiencing. He believes that God is using these challenges to discipline and correct the c |
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The Neglect of God's House by Hoseah Wu | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dedicating oneself to God's work. They explain that just as the hand represents work, God's work requires individuals who a |
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Preparation to Build God's House by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a sister who came to the Lord and poured a pound of pure love upon him. The disciples, particularly Judah, questioned the act, s |
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I Chronicles 17 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses David's desire to build a house for God and the subsequent disappointment when God tells him he cannot. Despite this setback, God reassures David of His grace |