Today let's see the different ways King David moved the ark of God. At first, David chose the easy way invented by the Philistines in the world to move the ark on a new cart pulled by some cows that caused Uzzah to die. Then David repented and followed God's instructions in His Word by having four levites carry the ark on poles. It was harder for four men to carry the ark for forty miles to Jerusalem instead of allowing two cows to pull the ark on a new cart. But David learned that Jesus makes the hard way the easy way.
Pictured above we see that the ark of God is a very heavy rectangular box 2 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 4 feet long made of acacia wood covered with gold. The gold lid on the top of the ark is called the mercy seat. Two angelic cheribums are facing inward toward the mercy seat lid. Between the cheribums at the mercy seat is where the voice of God originated where God spoke from the tabernacle. Inside the ark were the tables of the covenant (the 10 commandments), Aaron's rod that budded, and the golden pot that had manna.
The Philistines Send Back The Ark To Israel
On A New Cart Pulled By A Couple Of Cows
We see that the Philistines of the world created an easy way to move the ark on a new cart pulled by a couple of cows. This was not God's prescribed way to move the ark on poles by four Levites. After the Philistines stole the ark, they were cursed by the presence of the ark. Even their god Dagan was cursed by the presence of the ark. The Philistines said let's just get rid of this thing and send it back to the Israelites on a new cart pulled by a couple of cows to remove the curse on our people.
Pictured above we see the ark returning to Israel on a new cart pulled by a couple of cows. Eventually, the ark came to the house of Abinidab and his sons Uzzah and Ahio of the tribe of Judah and not Levi. Then King David wants to move the ark of God from the house of Abinidab to Jerusalem. David had to decide whether to move the ark the easy way invented by the world on a new cart by some cows or the hard way by four Levites carrying the heavy ark on poles for forty miles.
Uzzah Dies Because David Chose The Wrong Easy Way To Move The Ark
We see that after the Philistines returned the ark to Israel, King David went to Abinidab's house to move the ark to Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 6:1 says Again David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah to bring up from thence the ark of God whose name is called by the name of the Lord of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims. And they set the ark of God upon a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinidab that was at Gibeah, and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab drove the new cart.
David knew that God's Word said to move the ark on poles by four Levites. But, David thought it's a lot easier to move the ark on a new cart pulled by some cows. This way the Levites could rest while everyone rejoiced. But the easier way is not always God's way. And David is gonna learn quickly by Uzzah's death that it's better to do things God's so called hard way instead of the world's invented new way.
The old ways and directions of the bible are blessed and better than the new ways invented by the world. If it's new it's not true; and it's not true if it's new. Read the KJV original bible instead of these perverted new translated bibles. Jeremiah 6:16 says Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, we will not walk therein. Proverbs 24:21 tells us My son fear thou the Lord and the king; and meddle not with them that are given to change. Just follow the road map of the old blessed bible ways and you will live a blessed life.
Look what happened to David for choosing to follow the world's easy way instead of God's blessed way. 2 Samuel 6:6 says And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it, for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
Why Did God Kill Uzzah Who Tried To Steady The Ark
Now why did God kill Uzzah for just trying to steady the ark on a new cart after it tipped when the oxen pulling it hit a rock or pothole in the road? Uzzah was just trying to stabilize and steady the ark and do God a favor. But, Uzzah's death was David's fault who knew God's directions on how to move the ark.
Five hundred years earlier, God warned the people that they would die if they touched or even looked on the ark. David's disobedience to God's law caused the death of Uzzah. God said that the Levites had to move the ark and not even touch the ark by carrying it on poles inserted into four rings on the ark. All the other tribes like Judah which Abinidab, Uzzah, and Ahio belonged to were told to walk 100 yards (10 football fields) behind the ark and not even look at the ark. Uzzah and Ahio shouldn't even have been anywhere near the ark.
First God instructed the people of Israel not to touch or even look at the ark or they would die. Numbers 4:15 says And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that the sons of Kohath (Levites) shall come to bear it (on four poles inserted into four rings), but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die.
In other words, before the ark was to be moved, Aaron and his sons went into the holy place first to cover the holy vessels (the brasen altar, the laver, the table of shewbread, the candlestick, the altar of incense, and the ark of God with the mercy seat). Only the Levites, not the people of Judah like Uzzah, could move the ark by carrying it on poles inserted into four rings.
And then the bible instructed that all the other tribes not from Levi could not even look at the ark or they would die. Numbers 4:20 said But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered , lest they die. In fact, the other tribes outside of Levi were instructed to stay 2000 cubits (100 yards or ten football fields) behind the ark when it was moved by the Levites. Uzzah and Ahio from Judah shouldn't have been near the ark when it was moving; therefore Uzzah died because David disobeyed God's instructions for moving the ark. The easy way turned out to be the hard way.
The instructions for the tribes outside of Levi to stay behind the ark 10 football fields is found at Joshua 3:3 that says And they commanded the people saying when ye see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place and go after it. Yet there shall be a space between you and it about 2000 cubits (3000 feet or 100 yards or 10 football fields) by measure; Come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go, for ye have not passed this way heretofore; And Joshua said unto the people, sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.
David eventually repented and learned that Jesus makes the hard way the easy way. He learned that God's way is always the better way even if it seems harder than the world's easy way. David told God alright I'm gonna move your ark the correct way by four Levites on poles instead of on a new cart pulled by a couple of cows. David said at 1 Chronicles 15:2 None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites; for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God and to minister unto Him forever.
David repented and realized his mistake caused the death of Uzzah. David told the people at 1 Chronicles 15:13 For because ye did it not at the first (mistakenly carried the ark on a new cart by cows in disobedience) the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought Him not after the due order. So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel. And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the Word of the Lord.
Now I want you to notice that when David correctly had the Levites move the heavy ark on poles, God helped the Levites carry the ark and made the hard way the easy way. 1 Chronicles 15:25 says So David and the elders of Israel and the captains over thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obed Edom with joy. And it came to pass when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord (notice the unseen hand of God underneath the ark helping the four Levites carry the ark making it light as a feather), that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.
Just picture these four Levites carrying the heavy ark on poles while the Lord Jesus helped them, making the hard way the easy way, by holding up the ark with his mighty unseen hand. One Levite in the back right corner said boy this ark is really light; Are the other three Levites doing all the work. And then the other three Levites started laughing saying wow this ark is light as a feather. Truly, if you follow the road map and do things God's way according to the bible, the Lord Jesus will help you and make the hard way the easy way.
David successfully carried the ark to Jerusalem because he did it God's way and allowed four Levites to carry the ark on poles. Like David, choose the yoke of Jesus today and be blessed with rest and peace. Jesus said His yoke which seems to be the hard way is easy. Right now instead of the wrong way of the world, get saved with the easy yoke of Jesus; Repent, stop sinning, confess Jesus to be your God, believing that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again.
Right now say the blessed words of our Lord Jesus at Matthew 11:28 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
I pray in Jesus name that this little bible study blesses multitudes on this earth with peace. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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