Now we read of David bringing back the ark to Jerusalem.
David sends a proclamation throughout the land to come and join the nation in bringing the ark back. So there is again an emphasis on the whole nation working together. Verse 3 is also very important. Saul inquired of mediums and idols instead of inquiring of the Lord, and this is the key reason for all the defeats.
The incident of the ark falling and Uzzah's death are reported. So David was deeply discouraged. The writer is making the point that discouragement and setbacks are normal. David was seen as the great king, yet even he got things wrong and suffered setbacks. So the people should not be too downhearted that they were suffering their own setbacks.
Note also the point that though the ark was sort of sidelined, it brought blessing to those who were looking after it.
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