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David Seizes the Ark
David chooses Jerusalem as his capital, and installs there the Ark of the Covenant retrieved from the Philistines He dances before it as the procession enters the city
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Capital Chooses Covenant Dances Enters Jerusalem Philistines Procession Retrieved Seizes Testament Installs
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This striking image captures the momentous event recorded in the Old Testament when King David of Israel seizes the Ark of the Covenant and brings it to Jerusalem, establishing the city as the new capital of his kingdom (circa 1000 BCE). The Ark, a sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments, had been in the possession of the Philistines for a number of years following the defeat of the Israelites in the Battle of Aphek. In this powerful scene, David, dressed in battle armor and wearing a crown, stands before the Ark as it is being carried in a procession through the streets of Jerusalem. Surrounded by his soldiers and the jubilant crowd, the king dances in celebration, expressing his deep devotion to God and his gratitude for the return of the sacred relic. The Ark, adorned with gold and cherubim, is carried on the shoulders of priests, their faces uplifted in awe and reverence. The installation of the Ark in Jerusalem marked a significant turning point in the history of the Israelites, symbolizing the unification of the twelve tribes under one ruler and the establishment of a centralized religious and political authority. The event is celebrated in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, and has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and scholars throughout history.
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