And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Priests, who were also Levites, as it is expressed in 2 Paralipomenon v. 4. Perhaps the ark was uncovered, (Calmet) as the Caathites carried it when folded up. (Haydock)