1 Chronicles 13:5So David assembled all Israel together, from the Shihor the brook of Egypt even to the entrance of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim.
The setting
Across Israel, ~1000 BC. From Egypt's border in the south to Syria's border in the north, every tribe sends representatives. The largest spiritual gathering since Mount Sinai.
The emotion here: recording an unprecedented moment of national spiritual mobilization
The original word
qahal (קָהַל) — to assemble, gather for sacred purpose, convene the community
Why it matters
This gathering covered roughly 400 miles north to south — like assembling people from Boston to Virginia
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 13:5
David didn't just invite Jerusalem — he mobilized the ENTIRE nation for this spiritual moment
Common misconceptionPeople think David just moved the ark to Jerusalem. He orchestrated the largest spiritual revival in Israel's history since Moses.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 13:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 13:5 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include unity, preparation. Notable phrases: assembled all Israel; ark of God.
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