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“One man in particular set a dynamic example of prayer (vv. 9–10). His name was Jabez, whose name meant ‘pain.’ Apparently his mother had given him this name for one of two reasons: either because his birth had caused her so much pain or because she viewed the world as being a place of suffering and pain.” (Page 45)
“Because God had accepted the Levites who carried the Ark, His holiness had not consumed them as it had Uzzah in the first attempt to relocate the Ark (13:9–10). Thus worship was due the Lord, for He had helped them secure the Ark and place it in its rightful place in the Tabernacle. During the worship service David—as well as the Levites—wore priestly clothes, robes made of fine linen (v. 27). David even wore a linen ephod, which was a sleeveless garment worn only by the priest when he officiated at the altar.” (Page 112)
“ returning exiles could get a glimpse of their place in history and among the nations of the world” (Page 11)
“No other nation or people were able to do this, for no segment of their population had remained followers of God. Consequently, they had not kept a record of their roots that stretched all the way back to the creation of Adam. Thus, the heritage of the small band of Israelites who returned from exile was unique. The account of their genealogical records traced their origin all the way back to Adam, who had been created by the hand of God Himself (Ge. 1:1–31, esp. 26–27).” (Page 16)
“David’s wife Michal (King Saul’s daughter) reacted against her husband’s joyful worship of the Lord (v. 29). Sadly, she had not taken part in the celebration. And note why: she was an unbeliever, an idolater (1 S. 15:23; 19:13). Watching the processional from a window, Michal had seen David rejoicing in the Lord—dancing and celebrating out loud—and she despised him in her heart.” (Page 112)