1 Chronicles 13:1-3

Living Bible

13 After David had consulted with all of his army officers, ² he addressed the assembled men of Israel as follows:

“Since you think that I should be your king, and since the Lord our God has given his approval, let us send messages to our brothers throughout the land of Israel, including the priests and Levites, inviting them to come and join us. ³ And let us bring back the Ark of our God, for we have been neglecting it ever since Saul became king.”