Great Texts of The Bible: Moving the Ark | 2 Samuel 6 | Pastor William Hixson

The Ark of the Covenant was built at Sinai under Moses and placed inside the Tabernacle’s Holy of Holies. During Israel’s wilderness journey, the Ark traveled with the people, sometimes leading them when they marched and always remaining at the center of the camp. When Israel crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land, the priests carried the Ark into the river, and the waters stopped until the nation had passed over. The Ark was then carried around Jericho during the conquest, and afterward it came to rest at Shiloh, where it remained for generations. During the days of Eli, Israel brought the Ark into battle against the Philistines, and the Ark was captured. The Philistines moved it from city to city, but each place was struck with plagues, so they sent it back to Israel on a cart. It arrived at Beth‑shemesh and was then taken to Kiriath‑jearim, where it stayed in the house of Abinadab for many years. When David became king, he attempted to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but the first attempt ended with the death of Uzzah. The Ark was left in the house of Obed‑edom for a time. Later, David brought it to Jerusalem properly, carried by Levites, and placed it in a tent he had prepared. When Solomon built the Temple, the Ark was moved into the Holy of Holies. This is the final recorded location of the Ark in Scripture. After the days of Josiah, the Ark disappears from the biblical narrative, and the Bible never describes its removal or destruction. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.