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DAVID BROUGHT THE ARK TO JERUSALEM (III)
MONDAY, JULY 20
2 Samuel 6

Psalm 70:1-5

 

“But I am poor and needy;

make haste unto me, O God…”

 

DAVID BROUGHT THE ARK TO JERUSALEM (III)
 
The priest who was allowed to enter the holy of holies had to wear bells and a rope on his wrist (cf. Exod 28:34-35). It has been suggested that the purpose of the rope and bells was that if the Lord should smite him for any error in the holy place, the bells would stop ringing and his body could then be pulled out with the rope. The death of Uzzah brought everything to a standstill.
 
David had to make a decision. He was afraid and displeased with what had happened, and he called that place Perez-uzzah. The Ark was diverted to the nearest house. That was the house of Obededom where it remained for three months. It is recorded that the Lord blessed the house of Obededom for his accommodation of the Ark of God. It is not said that Uzzah was ignorant of the specifications for the conveying of the Ark of God. Even if he was, David himself had not given attention to God’s command in the Law. The death of Uzzah awakened them to the fact that they had ignored the Law. All were guilty, and the Lord used Uzzah as an object lesson to them all. There was greater negligence on the part of the Levites as it was their duty and they did not pay attention to God’s Law. Have we in one way or other ignored our duty to God?
 
Eventually, David brought the Ark to its final destination. It was after those three months that the king went and brought the Ark to the City of David. This time, he transported the Ark in accordance with God’s Law. They could afford to be happy again after that sad episode. David was extra careful this time and ensured that all he did was in conformity with what God had commanded. He and the company of Israel marched with gladness before the Ark; it is told that David offered sacrifices of oxen and fatling after every six paces. Sacrifice to the Lord is indicative of submission and obedience to Him. David wanted to ensure that nothing went wrong this time with bringing the Ark to its destination. It is also reported that he danced with all his might and was girded with a linen ephod. It was a restoration of fellowship with the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: God is just. He is also compassionate.

PRAYER: Father, forgive me when I err.

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