1 Chronicles 13:6

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 13:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, [that is], to Kiriath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God Jehovah that sitteth [above] the cherubim, that is called by the Name.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, [that is], to Kiriath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God Jehovah that sitteth [above] the cherubim, that is called by the Name.
1 Chronicles 13:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, [that is], to Kiriath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God Jehovah that sitteth [above] the cherubim, that is called by the Name.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--(See on Sa2 6:1-11). whose name is called on it--rather, "who is worshipped there" (Sa2 6:2). Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 14”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“That is - The same city was called by both names. 1 Chronicles 13:10”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Baalah: Jos 15:9, Jos 15:60; Sa2 6:2, Baale that dwelleth: Exo 25:22; Num 7:89; Sa1 4:4; Kg2 19:15; Psa 80:1, Psa 99:1; Isa 37:16 whose name: Exo 20:24, Exo 23:21; Num 6:27; Kg1 8:16 1 Chronicles 13:7”
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