1 Chron. 13 David fetcheth the ark from Kirjath-jearim with great solemnity, 1 Chron. 13:1–8. Uzza being smitten, the ark is left at the house of Obed-edom, 1 Chron. 13:9–14.

Or, governor or elder of the people.

Unto all the congregation of Israel, i.e. unto all the people then assembled with him at Hebron. This story is mentioned in another place, in 2 Sam. 5:0; 2 Sam.

The ark was then neglected; and the generality of the people either lived in the gross neglect of the solemn worship of God, or contented themselves with going to Gibeon, and offering sacrifices there, not caring, though the ark, the soul of the tabernacle, was in another place.

Their consciences smiting them for their former negligence and being fully convinced of the piety and reasonableness of this proposition.

All Israel, i.e. all the chosen men of Israel, as it is phrased, 2 Sam. 6:1, their elders and representatives. Shihor of Egypt; of which see Num. 34:5, Josh. 13:3, Jer. 2:18.

That is, to Kirjath-jearim; which explication is justified by Josh. 15:9, Josh. 15:60, where the same city is called by both names. Object. They are said to go from this Baale, 2 Sam. 6:2. Answ. 1.