1 Chronicles 13:2 meaning and explanation
And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.
1 Chronicles 13:2, Berean Standard Bible
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David has just become king over all Israel and is speaking to the gathered leaders and assembly about bringing the ark of God to Jerusalem. His words are careful and consultative: he submits the plan to the people and adds the condition "if this is of the LORD our God," leaving room for God to redirect it.
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