Read: 2 Sam. 5:11- 6:23. 1 Chr. 13-16
David has secured the kingdom and the first thing he wants to do is bring back the presence of the Lord. He has it put on a new cart and brings it up with singing and music and praise. Everything is going fine till the ark hits a bumpy place in the road and Uzza puts his hand out to steady it so it won’t fall. Uzza means “strength.” God doesn’t want us to do anything in our own strength, God is more than able to keep his presence from falling down. God instantly kills him and the fear of God falls on everyone. The festive day turns into a funeral and David is so unsure of what to do he just leaves the ark where it is. The closest shelter is the house of Obed-edom so he gets to house the ark for the next three months. God blessed everything Obed did during that time so much that it was noticeable.
It seems to me that chapter 14 should be before chapter 13 because it tells of David’s first few years in the office of being the king. He built a house, took more wives, had more children, fought and defeated the Philistines and became more famous. Then he put a tent in his city for the ark to reside. He realized that the ark had to be carried by priests, not just ordinary men. These priests needed to be sanctified and they needed to carry the ark by poles on their shoulders the way God had set it up. They blew trumpets before the ark to proclaim the entrance of the Lord. David took off his kingly robes and danced in his linen garments. He became a common man before the ark to show his total humility before God. His wife, Saul’s daughter was humiliated by his act and told him so. He put her in her place and she became barren from that time on.
Those who humble themselves will be exalted and those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
Lord, may we never be ashamed to show our love and worship for you.
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