Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, Ch2 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was strengthened in his kingdom; his heart and hands were strengthened, and his interest in the people. God's presence will be our strength. II. His great piety and devotion.
Commenting on 2 Chronicles 1:1-12
But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim,.... See Sa2 6:2. . 2 Chronicles 1:5 ch2 1:5 ch2 1:5 ch2 1:5Moreover, the brasen altar that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made,.... According to the pattern given by Moses, at the direction of God, Exo 38:1, he put before the tabernacle of the congregation; either David, or rather...
But the ark - The tabernacle and the brazen altar remained still at Gibeon; but David had brought away the ark out of the tabernacle, and placed it in a tent at Jerusalem; Sa2 6:2, Sa2 6:17.