Text: 1 Chronicles 15:3
OT Text Referred to: Deuteronomy 12:11
Subject: Place for the ark (C) (* see place network)
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Echo
Connection Method(s): Longitudinal Theme
Significance: David assembled all Israel to Jerusalem to bring up the ark "to the place he had prepared for it" (1 Chr 15:3), echoing Deuteronomy 12:11's formula about "the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name." The verb "to bring up" (le-ha'alot) the ark parallels Deuteronomy's language of bringing offerings to the chosen place. By assembling the nation for this transfer, the Chronicler presents David's action as fulfilling the Deuteronomic vision of centralized worship under royal leadership.