John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 15:26
And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord ,.... Not merely granted them bodily strength to carry it, which did not require a great deal; but helped them to carry it with cheerfulness, and without fear, and so as to commit no error, nor in any respect provoke his displeasure, as when it was brought before from Kirjathjearim: that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams ; by way of thanksgiving, besides what David offered; and this... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 15:25
So David and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands ,.... He and the principal men of the nation, and the officers of the army or militia: went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obededom with joy ; with all demonstrations of it; for which purpose such a band of music was prepared, as before described. read more