10 So David would not allow to have the ark of the Lord removed unto him into the city of David; but David had it carried round into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

11 And the ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.

12 And it was told to king David, saying, The Lord hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God: and David then went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with joy.