1. David brought together thirty thousand of Israel's best soldiers and
10. He decided not to take it there. Instead, he turned off the road and took it to the home of Obed-Edom, who was from Gath.
11-12. The chest stayed there for three months, and the Lord greatly blessed Obed-Edom, his family, and everything he owned. Then someone told King David, “The Lord has done this because the sacred chest is in Obed-Edom's house.”Straight away, David went to Obed-Edom's house to get the chest and bring it to David's City. Everyone was celebrating.