I Chronicles 16:23-33

The book of I Chronicles consists of a list of genealogies followed historical accounts which focus mainly upon David’s rule (1010-970 B.C.). The text before us is a portion of a psalm which proceeded from the lips of David when the ark of God was placed in Jerusalem.

The ark of God (ark of the testimony, Ex. 25) was a physical representation of God’s spiritual presence. Its presence in Jerusalem speaks of…