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The Ark of The Covenant – Exodus 25:10 – 25:22

The Lord Blessed the House of Obed-edom

Tucked away in an Old Testament story is the statement “And the Lord blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had” (1 Chron. 13:14). If we ask about the basis of that blessing, we find it explained simply the fact that Obededom had opened his home to the ark of the covenant of Jehovah. That Ark, of course, was a symbol and sign of God’s presence with His people. Indeed, it was more: in the Tabernacle topology it was the throne of the Lord. And Obededom opened his house for the throne of Jehovah. No wonder God blessed him! (Prairie Overcomer).