1 Chronicles 15:12

1 Chronicles 15:12 Meaning and Explanation

And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.

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David charges the Levite leaders to sanctify themselves and their brethren before carrying the ark.

What Does 1 Chronicles 15:12 Mean?

David addresses the chiefs of the Levites and commands them to sanctify themselves, setting themselves apart in purity, so they may rightly bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel to its prepared place. Holiness must precede handling holy things.

To draw near to God is to be made ready for Him. The call to sanctify oneself echoes through Scripture and finds its fullest answer in Christ, who sanctifies His people that they may approach God. Reverent service begins with hearts and hands prepared for the Holy One.

1 Chronicles 15:12 in the Original Language

qadash (קָדַשׁ), 'sanctify' -- to set apart as holy, consecrated for God's use.

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What does 1 Chronicles 15:12 mean?

David charges the Levite leaders to sanctify themselves and their brethren before carrying the ark.

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