Over the course of time, Israel became reliant on the Ark for deliverance, rather than God. After losing, regaining, and attempting to bring the Ark to the people David realizes that he had made the mistake of trying to do it his way rather than God’s. Once David returned to the word of God for the care of the Ark, he is finally able to bring it home. 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 gives us a proper understanding of what true thanks looks like and to whom the thanks is due.