Thematic Bible: In securing popular consent to bringing the ark of the covenant to jerusalem

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds and with all the princes. And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seems good unto you and unto the LORD our God, let us send everywhere to call our brethren who have remained in all the lands of Israel and with them also the priests and Levites who are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us; and let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for from the time of Saul we have not paid attention to it. read more.
And all the congregation said to do so, for the thing seemed right in the eyes of all the people.