First Chronicles 16 continues the account in chapter 15, which traces the movement of the ark from the house of Obed-Edom (see 1 Chronicles 13) to the city of Jerusalem. By the end of chapter 15 the ark was entering the city accompanied by the music of the Levites, the joy of the people, and the dancing of David, the priestly Levitical king. In 16:1–3 the Chronicler traces how the ark is set inside the tent prepared by David in 15:1. This is followed by a celebration in which David worships Yahweh through two voluntary offerings described in the Torah: the burnt (Leviticus 1) and peace (Leviticus 3) offerings. He then blesses the people in word and deed. By these two acts David again functions in his mediatorial role, positioned between God and people to bless and bring blessing. First Ch…