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Louis Jonker’s commentary on 1 and 2 Chronicles is the newest volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. This user-friendly series helps readers navigate the Bible’s sometimes-difficult terrain. These volumes offer academic research in an accessible way, breaking down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the texts’ power and meaning become clear to contemporary...

bringing of the ark to Jerusalem as well as its installation there and the organization of the cultic officials for its service. 13:1–4 / The narrative starts with an introduction undoubtedly from the Chronicler’s own hand (although 13:1 might already be an adaptation of 2 Sam. 6:1; see commentary on 13:5–7). It shows David taking the initiative to consult with his military staff and addressing the whole assembly of Israel. The prominence of the Hebrew word kol, “all,” in these introductory verses
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