1 Kings 8:1

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David, which is Zion.

2 Chronicles 5:2-10

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the Israelites, in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord up from the City of David, which is Zion.

2 Samuel 6:12-17

Now King David was told, “The Lord has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing and gladness.

1 Chronicles 15:25

So David, with the elders of Israel and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the house of Obed-edom with joy.

Numbers 7:2-3

Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made offerings. (These were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the men who were numbered.)

Joshua 23:2

that Joshua called all Israel, their elders and their heads and their judges and their officers, and said to them, “I am old and advanced in years.

Joshua 24:1

Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel and for their heads and for their judges and for their officers; they presented themselves before God.

2 Samuel 5:7-9

Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold (fortress) of Zion, that is, the City of David.

2 Samuel 6:1-2

Again David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

2 Samuel 6:6

When they came to Nacon’s threshing floor, Uzzah reached out [with his hand] to the ark of God and took hold of it, because the oxen [stumbled and] nearly overturned it.

1 Kings 3:15

Then Solomon awoke, and he realized that it was a dream. He came [back] to Jerusalem and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; he offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and he prepared a feast for all his servants.

1 Chronicles 11:7

Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.

1 Chronicles 13:1-5

David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.

1 Chronicles 15:3

And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 15:29-1

It happened that as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the City of David, Michal [David’s wife] the daughter of Saul, looking down through a window, saw King David leaping and dancing [in celebration]; and she despised him in her heart.

1 Chronicles 28:1

David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders (officials) of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, with the palace officers and the mighty men, and all the brave warriors.

2 Chronicles 30:1

Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and to Judah and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast to the Lord God of Israel.

Ezra 3:1

When the seventh month came and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem.

Psalm 9:11


Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion;
Declare among the peoples His [great and wondrous] deeds.

Psalm 102:21


So that people may declare the name of the Lord in Zion
And His praise in Jerusalem,

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore the Lord God says this,

“Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic].

Isaiah 46:13


“I bring near My righteousness [in the salvation of Israel], it is not far away;
And My salvation will not delay.
And I will grant salvation in Zion,
And My glory for Israel.

1 Peter 2:6

For this is contained in Scripture:Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious (honored) Cornerstone,
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Chief of the fathers

General references

Bible References

Solomon

2 Chronicles 5:2
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the Israelites, in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord up from the City of David, which is Zion.

Assembled

Joshua 23:2
that Joshua called all Israel, their elders and their heads and their judges and their officers, and said to them, “I am old and advanced in years.
Joshua 24:1
Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel and for their heads and for their judges and for their officers; they presented themselves before God.
1 Chronicles 28:1
David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders (officials) of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, with the palace officers and the mighty men, and all the brave warriors.
2 Chronicles 30:1
Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and to Judah and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast to the Lord God of Israel.
Ezra 3:1
When the seventh month came and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem.

Chief of the fathers

Numbers 7:3
They brought their offering before the Lord, six covered carts and twelve oxen; a cart for each two of the leaders and an ox for each one; and they presented them before the tabernacle.

That they might bring

2 Samuel 6:1
Again David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
1 Chronicles 13:1
David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.
1 Chronicles 15:3
And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it.

Out of the city

1 Kings 3:15
Then Solomon awoke, and he realized that it was a dream. He came [back] to Jerusalem and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; he offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and he prepared a feast for all his servants.
2 Samuel 5:7
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold (fortress) of Zion, that is, the City of David.
2 Samuel 6:12
Now King David was told, “The Lord has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing and gladness.
1 Chronicles 11:7
Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
1 Chronicles 15:29
It happened that as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the City of David, Michal [David’s wife] the daughter of Saul, looking down through a window, saw King David leaping and dancing [in celebration]; and she despised him in her heart.
1 Chronicles 16:1
So they brought the ark of God and set it inside the tent which David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
Psalm 9:11

Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion;
Declare among the peoples His [great and wondrous] deeds.
Psalm 102:21

So that people may declare the name of the Lord in Zion
And His praise in Jerusalem,
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore the Lord God says this,

“Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic].
Isaiah 46:13

“I bring near My righteousness [in the salvation of Israel], it is not far away;
And My salvation will not delay.
And I will grant salvation in Zion,
And My glory for Israel.
1 Peter 2:6
For this is contained in Scripture:Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious (honored) Cornerstone,
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”

General references

2 Samuel 6:1
Again David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.