The ark brought to Jerusalem
2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13–16; Psalm 24; 132
David brought the ark of the covenant up to Jerusalem with music and celebration, dancing before Yahweh with all his might.
David danced before Yahweh with all his might; and David was clothed in a linen ephod.
2 Samuel 6:14 (World English Bible)
The first attempt ended in tragedy: the ark was carried on a cart instead of by the Levites, and Uzzah died when he reached out to steady it. Three months later David tried again the right way. His wife Michal despised him for dancing in the procession, but David said he would humble himself even more before God.
Many connect Psalm 24 (“Lift up your heads, you gates”) with this procession.
Places
JerusalemCity of DavidGibeahKiriath-jearimBaalahBaale-judahJaar
Dating notes
Ussher dates this to 1045 BC, a sabbatical year.