King James Version

What Does 2 Chronicles 1:4 Mean?

“But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.”

Context

Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers.

So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. he put: or, was there

And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(4) **But.**—Or, *But indeed, but no doubt* (*’ăbāl*) (2Chronicles 19:3; 2Chronicles 33:17). For the transfer of the ark see 1 Chronicles 13, 15; 2 Samuel 6. **To the place which David had prepared.**—*Into that David had prepared for it* (the article as relative: comp. 1Chronicles 26:28). **Pitched.**—Or**,** *spread* (1Chronicles 15:1).

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Chronicles 1:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.