1. DAVID AND THE ARK 1 CHRONICLES 13 AND 15

2. David and the Ark The Philistines took the ark of the covenant 1 Samuel 4 They sent it back to Israel after many problems 1 Sam. 5-6 It went to Beth Shemesh 6:13-18 They looked into it and many died 6:19 They sent it to Kirjath Jearim 6:20-7:1 House of a Levite named Abinadab His son Eleazar was consecrated to guard it

3. David and the Ark After David became king and conquered Jerusalem, he wanted to bring the ark there 1 Chronicles 13:1-4 He gathered all Israel v.5 They came with the ark from Kirjath Jearim v.6 They put the ark on a new cart v.7 They praised God along the way v.8 The oxen stumbled and the cart tipped the ark Uzza reached out to keep it from falling v.9 Uzza put out his hand to hold the ark v.9

4. David and the Ark God struck him dead v.10 David was upset angry v.11 afraid v.12 How can I bring the ark of God to me? The celebration stopped there The ark was taken into Obed-Edom’s house v.13 God blessed him while the ark remained for three months v.14 David decided to move the ark again after good news about Obed-Edom’s house 2 Sam. 6:12 David had found a solution 2 Chron. 15:2

5. David and the Ark He gathered all Israel again v.3 David had a special message for the priests and Levites v.4-13 The Lord our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order. Priests and Levites sanctified themselves v.14 Levites bore the ark on their shoulders according to the commandment of the Lord v.15 Levites played instruments and sang v.16-24

6. David and the Ark God helped the Levites who bore the ark v.26 God gave instructions in His word Num. 4:15 God gave them His strength to follow His way Philippians 2:12-13, 4:13; 1 Cor. 10:13 We cannot afford to assume our way is right Proverbs 14:12 Failure, death when God is not leading us Success when we look to scriptures for guidance Jn 5:39 What must I do to be saved? Romans 10:10, Acts 2:38