1 Chronicles 13:3 net — Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”

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"Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”"

— 1 Chronicles 13:3, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

1

Uzzah Meets Disaster David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.

2

David said to the whole Israelite assembly,“If you so desire and the LORD our God approves, let’s spread the word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites in their cities, so they may join us.

3

Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”

4

The whole assembly agreed to do this, for the proposal seemed right to all the people.

5

So David assembled all Israel from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim.

6

David and all Israel went up to Baalah(that is, Kiriath Jearim) in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who sits enthroned between the cherubim– the ark that is called by his name.

1 Chronicles 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:3 say?
1 Chronicles 13:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.””
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 (NET): “Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”” 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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