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1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 kjv — So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the…

King James Version

13

So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the Gittite.

14

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed–edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that he had.

— 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “So David removed not the ark unto him into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months: and Jehovah blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. ”

  • WEB

    “So David didn't move the ark to him into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months: and Yahweh blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he had.”

  • NET

    “So David did not move the ark to the City of David; he left it in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. The ark of God remained in Obed-Edom’s house for three months; the LORD blessed Obed-Edom’s family and everything that belonged to him.”

  • DRB

    “And therefore he brought it not home to himself, that is, into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gethite. And the ark of God remained in the house of Obededom three months: and the Lord blessed his house, and all that he had. ”

  • BBE

    “So David did not let the ark come back to him to the town of David, but had it turned away and put into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. And the ark of God was in the house of Obed-edom for three months; and the Lord sent a blessing on the house of Obed-edom and on all he had.”

  • KJVA

    “So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed–edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that he had. ”

1 Chronicles 13 — Context

10

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

11

And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez–uzza to this day.

12

And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?

13

So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the Gittite.

14

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed–edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that he had.

1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 say?
1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 in the King James Version reads: “So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed–edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that he had. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verses 13–1953.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 in?
1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 13:13-1953?
1 Chronicles 13:13-1953 reads (KJV): “So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed–edom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed–edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that he had. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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