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The book of Chronicles is an important part of the Old Testament. Originally written as one book, 1 and 2 Chronicles summarize, not only the history of God's people from the creation of the world until the edict of Cyrus in 538 B.C., but also the theology of the Old Testament—the revelation that God gave of himself at creation, to the patriarchs, through Moses, during the monarchy, exile, and...

These verses illustrate the fact that it is possible to act with good intentions and still fall into serious sin. David’s intention in bringing the ark from Kiriath Jearim was to honour God by bringing the symbol of his presence to the heart of the kingdom. He wanted to show that the years of neglect under Saul had come to an end. But David forgot that when sinful men draw near to God they must come in the way that God has laid down in his Word. God
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