And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.

and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.

and we bring round the ark of our God unto us, for we sought Him not in the days of Saul.'

And let us get back for ourselves the ark of our God: for in the days of Saul we did not go to it for directions.

and let us bring back the ark of our God to us; for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.'

And let us bring back the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it during the days of Saul."

And let us bring again the (a) ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.
(a) His first concern was to restore religion, which had in Saul's day been corrupted and neglected.

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us,.... The symbol of the divine Presence, than which nothing was more desirable to David, and he chose to begin his reign overall Israel with it:
for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul; he being indifferent to religion, and careless about it, and the enjoyment of the presence of God, and having direction from him; and the people also content with worship at the tabernacle at Gibeah, though the token of the divine Presence was absent.

For, &c. - The ark was then neglected; and the generality of the people contented themselves with going to Gibeon and offering sacrifices there, not caring, though the ark, the soul of the tabernacle, was in another place. As soon as David had power in his hand, he would use it for the advancement of religion. It ought to be the first care of those that are enriched or preferred, to honour God with their honours, and to serve him and the interests of his kingdom among men, with their wealth and power.