1 Chronicles 13:3 kjv — And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.

King James Version

"And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul."

— 1 Chronicles 13:3, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

1

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

2

And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:

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And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.

4

And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

5

So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath–jearim.

6

And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath–jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the Lord, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.

1 Chronicles 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:3 say?
1 Chronicles 13:3 in the King James Version reads: “And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in 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 (KJV): “And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in 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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