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Numbers 3:10
And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Numbers 3:38
But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east,even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward,shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Numbers 4:15
And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bearit: but they shall not touchany holy thing, lest they die. Thesethings are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

in a new cart

1 Chronicles 15:2,13
Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever…

Numbers 4:15
And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bearit: but they shall not touchany holy thing, lest they die. Thesethings are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

1 Samuel 6:7
Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milch kine, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, and bring their calves home from them:

out of the house

1 Samuel 7:1,2
And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD…

from the house of Abinadab
Abinadab's house was located in Kiriath-jearim, where the Ark had been kept for about 20 years after being returned by the Philistines. This location was significant as it was not the central place of worship, indicating a period of neglect in Israel's spiritual life. The Ark's stay in Abinadab's house suggests a time of transition and waiting for the right moment to restore it to its rightful place.

on a new cart
The use of a new cart to transport the Ark was contrary to the instructions given in the Law of Moses, which specified that the Ark should be carried by the Levites using poles inserted through rings on its sides. This method of transport was similar to how the Philistines had returned the Ark, indicating a lack of adherence to God's specific commands and a reliance on human wisdom rather than divine instruction.

with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart
Uzzah and Ahio were sons of Abinadab, entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the cart. Their role highlights the importance of proper stewardship and reverence for holy things. The subsequent events, where Uzzah touches the Ark and is struck down, underscore the seriousness of approaching God with the proper respect and obedience. This incident serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the need for His people to follow His commands precisely.

The ark wasn’t just sacred furniture; it was the very throne of the LORD Almighty on earth (Exodus 25:22;Psalm 132:7-8). By describing it simply as “the ark of God,” the writer reminds us that this was God’s own possession, not Israel’s trophy.

• God’s presence had accompanied the ark when the Jordan parted (Joshua 3:13-17) and when Jericho fell (Joshua 6:6-20).

• Mishandling it had already led to judgment on the Philistines (1 Samuel 5:9-12).

Because the ark represents God’s holiness, every move involving it carries weighty responsibility.

After the ark was returned by the Philistines, it rested in Abinadab’s house at Kiriath-jearim for roughly twenty years (1 Samuel 7:1-2). During that season:

• Israel mourned and “sought after the LORD” (1 Samuel 7:2), suggesting spiritual dullness while the ark was sidelined.

• Abinadab’s family was entrusted as caretakers, but they were not Levites set apart for ark transport (Numbers 4:15).

David’s desire to move the ark shows his heart to honor God, yet the place it came from also highlights how long Israel had been content without the visible symbol of God’s presence.

Building a brand-new cart felt respectful, yet God’s law required the ark be carried on poles by Levites (Exodus 25:14;Numbers 7:9). Copying the Philistines’ earlier method (1 Samuel 6:7-8) ignored divine instruction.

• Good intentions cannot replace clear commands (Deuteronomy 12:32).

• The “new cart” symbolizes the human tendency to innovate instead of obey.

This choice set the stage for the tragedy that soon followed (1 Chronicles 13:9-10).

Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab (2 Samuel 6:3), walked alongside, perhaps feeling familiar with the ark after years in their home.

• Proximity to holy things can breed casual attitudes; Uzzah’s fatal touch proves it (1 Chronicles 13:9-10;Numbers 4:15).

• Guidance without submission to God’s guidelines is dangerous; leadership demands obedience first (James 3:1).

Their role illustrates how even sincere service must align with Scripture to be blessed.

1 Chronicles 13:7 recounts a well-meaning but flawed attempt to relocate the ark. David and the people honored God in motive but neglected His precise commands. From the house of Abinadab to the new cart under Uzzah and Ahio’s supervision, every detail reminds us that reverence for God requires careful obedience. Good intentions, tradition, or convenience never override the clear Word of the LORD.

Drave.--Weredriving.2Samuel 6:4, is wholly omitted by the Chronicles. "Ahio" may meanhis brother, or, with different points,his brothers (so LXX. and Syriac).