2 Samuel 6:12
And it was told king David, saying, The Lord hath blessed the house of Obed–edom, and all that pertaineth unto 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 gladness.
Cross-references
1 Chronicles 15:1-3 recounts David preparing to bring the ark to Jerusalem with proper Levitical order — parallel to 2 Samuel 6:12.
1 Chronicles 15:25 directly parallels the verse — David and leaders bring the ark from Obed-edom's house with rejoicing.
Psalm 24:7-10 celebrates the King of glory entering the gates — traditionally linked to the ark's entry into Jerusalem described here.
Psalm 68:24-27 depicts a joyful procession with singers and tribes into the sanctuary — likely referring to the same ark procession.
Psalm 132:6-8 poetically recalls the discovery and bringing of the ark to Zion, echoing the same event described here.
1 Chronicles 15:3 gives a parallel account of David assembling Israel to bring the ark to its prepared place in Jerusalem.
1 Kings 8:1 describes Solomon later bringing the ark from the city of David into the temple, continuing the trajectory of the ark's journey.
In Genesis 39:5, the LORD blesses Potiphar's house because of Joseph, just as Obed-edom's house is blessed because of the ark — presence brings blessing.