After David's first attempt at bringing the Ark to Jerusalem failed and caused the death of Uzzah, David did not give up. Instead, he did what he should have done the first time. He consulted the priests and ordered the Levites to purify themselves and set the Ark up for transport based on the teachings of Moses and the Law. After making the correct preparation, the Levites carried the Ark to the tent in Jerusalem near David's palace. This time, because they followed the Word of the Lord, they were successful.
Why did David desire the Ark to be in Jerusalem? First, he knew that the Shekinah glory of God dwelt in the Holy of Holies, so he wanted that presence near him. Second, he knew that whenever the Ark was with a believer in Jehovah, that the believer would receive blessings from God. This proved true for Obed-edom and proved true for David, in that the Lord allowed him to completely conquer all of Israel and either conquer or subject all the surrounding countries and tribes to his rule. Finally, he wanted to build a house, a Temple in which to place the Ark.
David felt uneasy that the Ark was kept in a tent, yet he lived in a palace. However, the Lord warned Nathan, the prophet, to tell David that he was not to build a Temple, but that his son would build it. The Lord also promised to establish David's family as a dynasty in Israel. Because of his obedience to the Word of the Lord, David was blessed.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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