1 Chronicles 13

1 Chronicles 13 (see our study in 2 Samuel 6.1-11)

The major differences between the parallel passages of 2 Samuel 6.1-11 and 1 Chronicles 13 are found in Uzzah touching the Ark with his hand (see comments in our study of 2 Samuel 6.1-11) and how the army was gathered. The army was gathered by the assembling together of the men under their captains, which is not stated but implied in 2 Samuel (the normal method of taking a muster). The remainder of the chapter is similar.

Another difference is the context of the passage. First Chronicles presents the crowning of David as king over all Israel, both north and south, and not merely of Judah, the south, in 1 Chronicles 12 (see our study). The next step in David’s reign was to establish Jerusalem not only as the political center but the religious center of the kingdom as-well.

Just to add to the thought established in 2 Samuel 6, it is not always in counsel and in enthusiasm that a matter is made right. The troops nor David consulted God at this point in the journey of the Ark to Jerusalem. When we attempt to accomplish God’s means in our own power, no matter how successful we are, we have failed.

Author: Pastor David

David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations. He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph View all posts by Pastor David