1 Chronicles 13:3 cpdv — And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul.” "

— 1 Chronicles 13:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

1

Then David took counsel with the tribunes, and the centurions, and all the leaders.

2

And he said to the entire assembly of Israel: “If it pleases you, and if the words that I speak come from the Lord our God, let us send to the remainder of our brothers, in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites who live in the suburbs of the cities, so that they may gather to us.

3

And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul.”

4

And the entire multitude responded that it should be done. For the word had pleased all the people.

5

Therefore, David gathered all of Israel, from Shihor of Egypt even to the entrance of Hamath, so as to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.

6

And David ascended with all the men of Israel to the hill of Kiriath-jearim, which is in Judah, so that he might bring from there the ark of the Lord God, sitting upon the Cherubim, where his name is invoked.

1 Chronicles 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:3 say?
1 Chronicles 13:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul.” ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:3 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:3 in?
1 Chronicles 13:3 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 13:3?
1 Chronicles 13:3 reads (CPDV): “And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul.” ” 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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