15:1-29
Having failed on the first attempt to bring back the ark, David was now more careful to follow the Lord’s ways. In particular only the levites were to carry it. He had pitched a tent for it, and gathered all Israel to welcome its arrival. The presence of the Lord was for all the nation, just as the Holy Spirit is for all people.
Special attention is given to the Levites. Even the Levites had to consecrate themselves. It is then stated explicitly that it was because David had not used the Levites the last time that the problems arose. The people needed to realise the importance of doing things God’s way. Worship was also involved.
So the ark was brought from the house of Obed-Edom to Jerusalem, and David danced before the ark. The bringing back of the ark is ascribed to “all Israel”. Michal, the daughter of Saul and wife of David despised David for his dancing.
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