1 Chronicles 15:1

And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

Cross-references

In 1 Chronicles 15:3, David gathers Israel to bring the ark to the place he prepared — the immediate next step after 15:1.

1 Chronicles 16:1 fulfills the preparation: the ark is placed in the tent David pitched — a direct sequel to 15:1.

In 1 Chronicles 17:1, David contrasts his cedar house with the ark's tent — highlighting the disparity that prompts the temple promise.

2 Samuel 5:9 Historical context

2 Samuel 5:9 describes David building the city of David — the same event as the houses mentioned in 15:1.

Psalm 132:5 Allusion

Psalm 132:5 echoes David's vow to find a dwelling for the Lord, directly linked to his preparing a place for the ark here.

Acts 7:46 Allusion

Acts 7:46 recounts David's request to provide a dwelling for God, summarizing the same event of preparing a place for the ark.

2 Samuel 6:12 records David bringing the ark to the City of David, the same event for which he prepared a place here.

2 Samuel 6:17 describes the ark placed in the tent David pitched, exactly matching the preparation mentioned here.