Add Respect

“And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.” – 2 Samuel 6:12 Yesterday, I shared the story of King David’s failed attempt to transport the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. After witnessing the blessings bestowed upon the house of Obededom, David and his people realized their mistake. Determined to correct their error, they resolved to move it again—this time, strictly following the sacred instructions and adding respect. As the procession of 30,000 men made its way toward Jerusalem, they stopped every six feet to offer a sacrifice. Importantly, they carried the Ark on poles, as prescribed, rather than placing it on a wagon pulled by oxen—a shortcut they had taken before, perhaps out of haste or convenience. King David, who at first had likely been dressed in royal attire and marched with formality, now expressed his reverence differently. To