1 Chronicles 13:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and then announced to the people of Israel: While Saul was king, the sacred chest was ignored. But now it's time to bring the chest to Jerusalem. We will invite everyone in Israel to come here, including the priests and the Levites in the towns surrounded by pasture land. But we will do these things only if you agree, and if the LORD our God wants us to.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:7

They answered, “If you want them to serve and obey you, then you should do what they ask today. Tell them you will make their work easier.”

1 Chronicles 10:7

The Israelites who lived in Jezreel Valley learnt that their army had run away and that Saul and his sons were dead. They ran away too, and the Philistines moved into the towns the Israelites left behind.

1 Chronicles 13:1

Some time later, David talked with his army commanders,

Exodus 18:23

This is the way God wants it done. You won't be under nearly as much stress, and everyone else will return home feeling satisfied.

Proverbs 15:22

Without good advice everything goes wrong— it takes careful planning for things to go right.

Isaiah 37:4

Please pray for those of us who are left alive. The king of Assyria sent his army commander to insult the living God. Perhaps the LORD heard what he said and will do something, if you will pray.

1 Samuel 31:1

Meanwhile, the Philistines were fighting Israel at Mount Gilboa. Israel's soldiers ran from the Philistines, and many of them were killed.