2 Chronicles 1:4

2 Chronicles 1:4 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.

King James Version KJV

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

American Standard Version ASV

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But the ark of God had been moved by David from Kiriath-jearim to the place which he had made ready for it, for he had put up a tent for it at Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version FBV

David had brought up the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place in Jerusalem where he had set up a tent for it.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But the Arke of God had Dauid brought vp from Kiriath-iearim, when Dauid had made preparation for it: for he had pitched a tent for it in Ierusalem.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

but the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-Jearim, when David prepared for it, for he stretched out for it a tent in Jerusalem;

World English Bible WEB

But David had brought God’s ark up from Kiriath Jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But the ark of God David had brought up from Kirjath-jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For David had brought the ark of God from Cariathiarim to the place, which he had prepared for it, and where he had pitched a tabernacle for it, that is, in Jerusalem.

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2 Chronicles 1:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֲבָ֗ל אֲר֤וֹן הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙ הֶעֱלָ֤ה דָוִיד֙ מִ/קִּרְיַ֣ת יְעָרִ֔ים בַּֽ/הֵכִ֥ין ל֖/וֹ דָּוִ֑יד כִּ֧י נָֽטָה ל֛/וֹ אֹ֖הֶל בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם

אֲבָ֗ל ʼăbâl H61 truly Adv

אֲר֤וֹן ʼârôwn H727 ark N-cs

הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Art | N-mp

הֶעֱלָ֤ה ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

דָוִיד֙ Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

מִ/קִּרְיַ֣ת Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym H7157 Kiriath-jearim Prep | N-proper

יְעָרִ֔ים Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym H7157 Kiriath-jearim N-proper

בַּֽ/הֵכִ֥ין kûwn H3559 to establish Prep | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

ל֖/וֹ Prep | Suff

דָּוִ֑יד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

כִּ֧י kîy H3588 for Conj

נָֽטָה nâṭâh H5186 to stretch V-Qal-Perf-3ms

ל֛/וֹ Prep | Suff

אֹ֖הֶל ʼôhel H168 tent N-ms

בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem Prep | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 1:4

אֲבָ֗ל ʼăbâl H61 "truly" Adv

This Hebrew word means truly or surely, often used to emphasize a point. It appears in the Bible as 'but', 'indeed', or 'verily'.

Definition: 1) truly, verily, surely 2) but, however, howbeit 3) contrariwise, nay rather (neg.)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: but, indeed, nevertheless, verily. See also: Genesis 17:19; 2 Chronicles 1:4; Daniel 10:21.

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.

הֶעֱלָ֤ה ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself

Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.

דָוִיד֙ 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.

מִ/קִּרְיַ֣ת Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym H7157 "Kiriath-jearim" Prep | N-proper

Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.

Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.

יְעָרִ֔ים Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym H7157 "Kiriath-jearim" N-proper

Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.

Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.

בַּֽ/הֵכִ֥ין kûwn H3559 "to establish" Prep | V-Hiphil-Perf-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.

ל֖/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

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.

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

כִּ֧י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

נָֽטָה nâṭâh H5186 "to stretch" V-Qal-Perf-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.

ל֛/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

אֹ֖הֶל 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.

בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" Prep | N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 1:4

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2 Chronicles 1:4 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 1:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 1:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4
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Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 1:4
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 1:4

Context — Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

2Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel—the heads of the families. 3And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

4Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.

5But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. 6Solomon offered sacrifices there before the LORD on the bronze altar at the Tent of Meeting, where he offered a thousand burnt offerings.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Samuel 6:17	So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
2	1 Chronicles 15:25–28	So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.
3	2 Samuel 6:2	And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.
4	1 Chronicles 15:1	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.
5	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.
6	1 Chronicles 13:5–6	So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. David 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.
7	Psalms 132:5–6	until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ” We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.

2 Chronicles 1:4 Summary

This verse tells us that David brought the ark of God, which represented God's presence, from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem and set up a tent for it. This was a big deal because it showed that David wanted to make Jerusalem the center of worship for the Israelites, just like God had planned (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). By bringing the ark to Jerusalem, David was taking a step towards fulfilling God's plan to have a special place where His people could come to worship Him (Exodus 25:8). This event is an important part of the story of God's relationship with His people and reminds us of the importance of worship and seeking God's presence in our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did David bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem?

David brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem because he wanted to centralize worship and have the ark in the capital city, as seen in 2 Chronicles 1:4, and as God had instructed in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.

What is the significance of the tent David pitched for the ark in Jerusalem?

The tent David pitched for the ark in Jerusalem was a temporary dwelling place for the ark until a more permanent structure, the temple, could be built, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 17:1 and 2 Chronicles 2:1.

How does this event relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?

This event is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites and the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem, which is a key part of God's plan to dwell among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Ezekiel 37:26-28.

What can we learn from David's actions in bringing the ark to Jerusalem?

We can learn from David's actions that he was a man who sought to honor and worship God, and that he was willing to take steps to centralize worship and bring the people together to worship God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6 and Psalm 132:1-5.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can seek to honor and worship God in my own life, just as David did?
How can I prioritize the centralization of worship in my community, just as David did in Jerusalem?
What are some temporary measures that I can take to prepare for more permanent spiritual growth and development, just as David pitched a tent for the ark?
In what ways can I seek to bring people together to worship God, just as David did when he brought the ark to Jerusalem?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 1:4

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim,.... See 2 Samuel 6:2.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 1:4

So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4

He separated the ark from the tabernacle, and brought it to Jerusalem, because there he intended to build a far more noble and lasting habitation for it.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4

2 Chronicles 1:4 But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to [the place which] David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.Ver. 4. But the ark.] See on 2 Samuel 6:2, &c.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4

(4) But.—Or, But indeed, but no doubt (’ãbâl) (2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 33:17). For the transfer of the ark see 1 Chronicles 13, 15; 2 Samuel 6. To the place which David had prepared.—Into that David had prepared for it (the article as relative: comp. 1 Chronicles 26:28). Pitched.—Or, spread (1 Chronicles 15:1).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:4

Verse 4. But the ark] The tabernacle and the brazen altar remained still at Gibeon; but David had brought away the ark out of the tabernacle, and placed it in a tent at Jerusalem; 2 Samuel 6:2; 2 Samuel 6:17.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 1:4

4. Kiriath-jearim] Cp. 1 Chronicles 13:5. pitched a tent] Cp. 1 Chronicles 15:1.

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 1:4

	Sermon	Description
	The Glorious Uncovered King of Israel by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the soldiers dividing Jesus' clothing into four parts at the foot of the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus willingly laid down his life and al
	(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession	In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o
	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
	(2 Samuel) Doing Things God's Way by David Guzik	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant. Uzzah reaches out to steady the Ark when it hits a rock, but God strikes him down for his erro
	Living Before the King of Glory by Bob Kauflin	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing God rightly in order to be right with Him. The message is based on Psalm 24, which speaks of the Lord's sovereignty
	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
	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