The statement that the ark of God remained with the household of Obed-edom in his house for three months and the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that he had indicates the blessing that accompanied the ark's presence and demonstrates the theological principle that the ark brought blessing to those who properly cared for it. The reference to three months indicates the period of the ark's storage. The narrative indicates the blessing of the ark. The account demonstrates the positive consequences of proper reverence. The narrative illustrates the blessing that accompanied faithful handling of sacred objects.

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