1 CHRONICLES 15

THE LEVITES TRANSPORT THE ARK INTO JERUSALEM

David decides to move the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. This time, he does it the right way and follows God’s instructions. He has the Levite priests carry the ark on the poles as God directed. David wears linen robes and an ephod, which was described as the priestly garments in Exodus 28.

While the ark of the covenant is being transported, David and the Levites appoint musicians to sing and play instruments, including lyres to trumpets. Asaph, Herman, and Ethan are recorded as the singers, as well as the authors of multiple psalms.

The Israelites are thrilled to have the ark in their capital city with David as their king. They are rejoicing and David dances, but his wife Michal despises him. (See 2 Samuel 6)