1 Chronicles 15:2 kjv — Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of…

King James Version

"Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever."

— 1 Chronicles 15:2, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 15 — Context

1

And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

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Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.

3

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

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And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:

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Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty:

1 Chronicles 15:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 15:2 say?
1 Chronicles 15:2 in the King James Version reads: “Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 15:2 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 15:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 2.
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 15:2.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 15:2 in?
1 Chronicles 15:2 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 15:2?
1 Chronicles 15:2 reads (KJV): “Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.” 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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