1 Chronicles 15:3David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of Yahweh to its place, which he had prepared for it.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. Messengers race throughout Israel's twelve tribes calling everyone to the capital...
The emotion here: excited anticipation mixed with careful reverence
The original word
qāhal (קָהַל) — to assemble, gather as a congregation
Why it matters
This gathering included people from Dan to Beersheba - a 150-mile journey for some
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 15:3
David prepared a place BEFORE moving the ark - he learned from his previous failure
Common misconceptionPeople think this was spontaneous worship, but David spent months preparing - the tent, the priests, the procedures. Sometimes preparation IS worship.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 15:3
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 15:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 15:3 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 worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include unity, worship, preparation. Notable phrases: assembled all Israel; bring up the ark.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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