³ For many years Israel has been without the true God,^(A) without a teaching priest, and without instruction,^(B)

³ He said to the Levites who taught all Israel^(A) the holy things of the Lord, ‘Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. Since you do not have to carry it on your shoulders,^(B) now serve the Lord your God and his people Israel.