1 Chronicles 13:3

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 14:10, David inquires of God before battle — the very practice neglected during Saul's reign.

1 Samuel 7:1 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 7:1, the ark was brought to Kiriath-jearim — the location David now seeks to retrieve it from after neglect.

1 Samuel 7:2 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 7:2, the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim for twenty years — explaining the neglect period in 1 Chronicles 13:3.

Psalm 132:6 Allusion

Psalm 132:6 poetically recalls finding the ark in the fields of Jaar — the same location David refers to.

In 1 Samuel 14:18, Saul orders the ark brought during battle — showing he did consult it, contrasting with the claimed neglect.

In 1 Samuel 23:9-12, David inquires of God — contrasting with the neglect during Saul's reign noted here.