1 Chronicles 13:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The ark stays three months with Obed-edom, and the LORD blesses his whole household.
What Does 1 Chronicles 13:14 Mean?
For three months the ark of God remains with the family of Obed-edom, and during that time the LORD blesses his house and all that he has. What David feared to bring near becomes a fountain of good to those who receive it.
The same presence that broke out against irreverence now overflows in blessing upon a faithful home. God's nearness is not destructive but life-giving to those who honor him rightly. The story turns from fear to hope, and prepares the way for the ark to come at last to its place, carried this time as the LORD had commanded. The presence of God, received on his terms, is always our greatest treasure.
1 Chronicles 13:14 in the Original Language
barak (בָּרַךְ), 'blessed' -- to bestow favor and flourishing upon another.
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What does 1 Chronicles 13:14 mean?
The ark stays three months with Obed-edom, and the LORD blesses his whole household.