So instead of taking it to Jerusalem, David decided to take it to the home of Obed-Edom, who lived in the town of Gath.
The people who used to live in Beeroth had run away to Gittaim, and they still live there.
David brought together thirty thousand of Israel's best soldiers and
David was afraid what the LORD might do to him, and he asked himself, "Should I really be the one to take care of the sacred chest?"
(SEE 15:17)
David, the leaders of Israel, and the army commanders were very happy as they went to Obed-Edom's house to get the sacred chest.
Asaph was their leader, and Zechariah was his assistant. Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and another man named Jeiel were appointed to play small harps and stringed instruments. Asaph himself played the cymbals,
Obed-Edom had been blessed with eight sons: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel, Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai.
There were sixty-two descendants of Obed-Edom who were strong enough to be guards at the temple.