The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
For three months the dread and mysterious ark remained in the house of Obed-edom. At first, perchance, the household had been most unwilling to give it shelter; but as time went on all men began to note that Obed’s house prospered most marvelously. The fact was everywhere discussed, and attributed to the presence of the ark. So David and his priesthood considered carefully of the matter, and humbly recognized their former fault of insufficient reverence to the holy ark. Once more they resolved that the ark and its accompanying prosperity must centre in Jerusalem.
Again therefore a great procession set forth; and this time the ark was handled according to all ancient laws. Now there was no disaster. To the intense joy of David and all his people, the ark advanced in safety and in splendor, as in the days of Moses and of Joshua. It entered the gates of the city; and at once a great jubilation broke forth. David himself set his people the example, singing and dancing at the head of the procession. It was this occasion which inspired some of his most splendid psalms.
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