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T<\/span>he story of David\u2019s installation of the ark in Jerusalem can be told as a series of \u201coutbursts\u201d (variations of the Hebrew word paratz<\/em>; see Johnstone, 1 & 2 Chronicles<\/a>, 169). In total, the verb paratz<\/em> is used four times in chapters 13-15, and the noun \u201coutburst\u201d (peretz<\/em>) five times, twice by itself (13:11; 14:11) and three times in place names.<\/p>\n

The story begins with an outburst from David. He says to the assembly of commanders and princes, \u201cLet us burst (paratz<\/em>) out and send\u201d (1 Chronicles 13:2). Johnstone suggests that the verb is used to highlight the impetuous nature of David\u2019s plan. He doesn\u2019t assemble Levites; he doesn\u2019t consult the law of Moses; he just bursts out with a plan.<\/p>\n

The plan is upset when Uzza reaches for the ark and Yahweh bursts out (paratz<\/em>) against him (13:11), leading David to call the place \u201cOutburst of Uzza\u201d (Peretz-Uzza<\/em>, 13:11).<\/p>\n

David places the ark in the house of Obed-edom and goes off to fight Philistines. He wins a battle at Baal-peratzim, a battle summarized in 14:11, which uses the Hebrew word four time:<\/p>\n

A. They came to Baal-peratzim<\/em>.<\/p>\n

B. Yahweh has burst out (paratz<\/em>) against my enemies.<\/p>\n

B\u2019. Like the outburst (peretz<\/em>) of waters.<\/p>\n

A\u2019. So they called the place Baal-peratzim<\/em>.<\/p>\n

David learns his lesson. If he wants the Lord to burst out against His enemies and not his servants, he needs to seek the Lord according to His ordinance (15:13).<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"