Questions and Answers
How many men did David choose out of Israel to the ark of God?
30,000
Where does the Lord of Hosts dwell?
between the cherubim
Where did they start from when David chose 30,000 men from Israel?
Baalah Judah
How did David and his men carry the ark?
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Who was guiding the ark?
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Where was the ark when David and his men went to get it?
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Who was in front of the ark?
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What did David and all his men do in front of the Lord?
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What were the instruments made of?
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Who took hold of the ark at the threshing floor of Nacon when the oxen stumbled?
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Who was the anger of the Lord aroused against?
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Where did Uzzah die after he was struck by the Lord for his error?
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What was David's first reaction when Uzzah was killed by God?
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What did David name the threshing floor of Nacon after Uzzah was struck by God?
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How did David feel about the Lord after Uzzah had died?
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What did David ask when Uzzah was killed by the Lord?
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Where did David take the ark following Uzzah's death?
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What happened while the ark was at the house of Obed-Edom?
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How long did the ark remain in the house of Obed-Edom?
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What did David do when he was told about the blessings of Obed-Edom?
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What did David do when those carrying the ark had taken six paces?
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What did David do when the ark was being brought to the City of David?
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How did David and all of Israel bring up the ark of the Lord?
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Who was watching as the ark was brought into the City of David?
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What was David doing as the ark was being brought into the city?
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What was Michal's reaction to David as the ark was being brought into the city?
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Where was the ark placed when it was brought to the City of David?
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What kind of offerings did David sacrifice?
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What did David do when he was finished burning the offerings?
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What did David give each person in the whole crowd, both men and women?
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How did Michal say that David had distinguished himself?
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Study Notes
David and the Ark of God
- David selected 30,000 men from Israel to transport the Ark of God.
- The Ark is described as dwelling between the cherubim.
- The journey to retrieve the Ark began at Baalah Judah.
- David and his men carried the Ark on a new cart for transportation.
Transporting the Ark
- Uzzah and Ahio guided the Ark during its transportation.
- The Ark was located at the house of Abinadab prior to its retrieval.
- Ahio walked in front of the Ark, leading the procession.
Celebration and Tragedy
- David and his men celebrated by playing music on various instruments made of fir wood.
- Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark when the oxen stumbled, resulting in his death by the Lord’s anger.
- This incident caused David to feel anger and fear.
Aftermath of Uzzah's Death
- Following Uzzah's death, the threshing floor was named Perez Uzzah by David.
- David questioned how he could bring the Ark to himself due to his fear of the Lord.
- He placed the Ark in the house of Obed-Edom for three months, where the household was abundantly blessed.
Moving the Ark to the City of David
- Upon hearing about Obed-Edom's blessings, David joyfully moved the Ark to the City of David.
- During the journey, David sacrificed an ox and a fatted sheep every six paces.
- David danced before the Lord in a linen ephod as the Ark progressed to the city.
The Reaction of Michal
- The Ark's arrival was celebrated with shouting and trumpet sounds by David and all of Israel.
- Michal, Saul's daughter, observed the event, and her response was one of disdain towards David's actions.
- Michal expressed her feelings about David’s behavior in front of the servant maids, viewing it as shameful.
Placing the Ark in the Tabernacle
- Upon arrival, the Ark was placed in the midst of the tabernacle in the City of David.
- David offered burnt and peace offerings to honor the occasion.
Blessing the People
- After the sacrificial offerings, David blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.
- Each individual in attendance was given a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins as gifts.
David's Justification of His Actions
- Michal confronted David for his seemingly undignified display during the celebration.
- David clarified that his actions were performed in honor of the Lord, emphasizing his devotion over societal expectations.
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