1 Chronicles 13:13 nasb — So David did not take the ark with him to the city of David, but took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

NASB

"So David did not take the ark with him to the city of David, but took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite."

— 1 Chronicles 13:13, NASB

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

10

The anger of the LORD burned against Uzza, so He struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.

11

Then David became angry because of the LORD'S outburst against Uzza; and he called that place Perez-uzza to this day.

12

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

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So David did not take the ark with him to the city of David, but took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

14

Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months; and the LORD blessed the family of Obed-edom with all that he had.

1 Chronicles 13:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:13 say?
1 Chronicles 13:13 in the NASB reads: “So David did not take the ark with him to the city of David, but took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:13 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 13.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:13 in?
1 Chronicles 13:13 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?
1 Chronicles 13:13 reads (NASB): “So David did not take the ark with him to the city of David, but took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.” 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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