After the reminder of Yahweh’s blessing on David, exemplified in his newfound status among the nations, the Chronicler finally provides the resolution to the plot introduced in chapter 13. The majority of the chapter (15:1–24) describes David’s preparation to transport the ark from the home of Obed-Edom (see chap. 13) to Jerusalem. This time David prepares a place for the ark to be laid in Jerusalem (15:1) and assembles “all Israel” in Jerusalem (15:3). The account of the preparations is dominated by the identification of the Levites as the appropriate personnel for transporting the ark (15:…