2 Chronicles 5:2
2 Chronicles 5:2 in Multiple Translations
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
¶ Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers’ houses of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion.
Then Solomon sent for all the responsible men of Israel, all the chiefs of the tribes and the heads of families of the children of Israel, to come to Jerusalem and take the ark of the Lord's agreement up out of the town of David, which is Zion.
Then Solomon summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the heads of the tribes and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring the Ark of the Lord's Agreement from Zion, the City of David.
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Then doth Solomon assemble the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, princes of the fathers of the sons of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah from the city of David — it [is] Zion.
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers’ households of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD’s covenant out of David’s city, which is Zion.
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the city of David, which is Zion.
And after this he gathered together the ancients of Israel, and all the princes of the tribes, and the heads of the families, of the children of Israel to Jerusalem, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Sion.
Then King Solomon summoned to Jerusalem all the elders of Israel, all the leaders of the tribes and of the families/clans. He wanted them to help to bring to the temple Yahweh’s Sacred Chest from Zion Hill, where it was in the part of the city called ‘The City of David’.
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Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 5:2
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- 2 Chronicles 5:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 5:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:2
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:2
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 5:2
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Context — The Ark Enters the Temple
2At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
3So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. 4When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 6:12 | Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 1:4 | 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. |
| 3 | Numbers 10:33 | So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 | Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. |
| 5 | Psalms 87:2 | The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 24:6 | The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 26:26 | This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. |
| 8 | Numbers 10:36 | And when it came to rest, he would say: “Return, O LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel.” |
| 9 | Psalms 2:6 | “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 15:25 | 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. |
2 Chronicles 5:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon gathered all the important leaders of Israel to move the ark of the covenant of the LORD to the temple in Jerusalem. The ark was a special symbol of God's presence with the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 25:22, and it was a reminder of God's covenant with them, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:1-5. Solomon wanted to make sure everyone was involved in this important event, just like his father David had planned, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:1-5. By bringing the ark to the temple, Solomon was showing that he wanted to honor God and follow His commands, just as we should today, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Solomon assemble the elders of Israel in Jerusalem?
Solomon assembled the elders of Israel to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David, as seen in 2 Chronicles 5:2, fulfilling the plans his father David had made, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:1-5.
What is the significance of the ark of the covenant of the LORD?
The ark of the covenant of the LORD represented God's presence among the Israelites, as stated in Exodus 25:22, and held the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's covenant with His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:1-5.
Why was the ark located in Zion, the City of David?
The ark was located in Zion, the City of David, because David had brought it there earlier, as recorded in 2 Samuel 6:1-19, and it was a symbol of God's presence and covenant with the Israelites, as mentioned in Psalm 132:8-14.
Who were the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites?
The tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites were the representatives of the twelve tribes of Israel, as listed in Genesis 49:1-28, and were responsible for leading their respective tribes, as seen in Numbers 1:1-54.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to assemble before the Lord, and how can we apply this concept to our own lives?
- How does the ark of the covenant of the LORD represent God's presence in our lives, and what does this mean for our relationship with Him?
- What role do leaders play in bringing people together to worship and honor God, and how can we support and pray for our leaders?
- How does the concept of covenant, as represented by the ark, impact our understanding of God's promises and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 5:2
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 5:2
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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) 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 |
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The Humiliation of Manna by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. The preacher emphasizes that this event signifies God's anger to |
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The Reluctant God - Part 9 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher talks about Moses and his encounter with God. He emphasizes Moses' humility and how he was chosen by God despite his own feelings of inadequacy. The pr |
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(God-Centered Praying) 6. Our Physical Needs by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our physical needs in prayer, as demonstrated by the petition 'Give us this day our daily bread.' He explains that while God i |
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A Burden Under Badger Skins by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of bearing one another's burdens, emphasizing the beautiful law of Christ where we carry each other's burdens, reflecting Christ's act of ca |
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(God's Sanctuary) 04 Men of His Own Heart 3 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning how to find God's will. They highlight that there are similar conditions for people to learn these lessons. The sp |







