2 Samuel 4 - 6

When the last of those with a claim to inheriting Saul's kingship is removed from the scene, David is crowned king of Israel.  He begins what will be a 40-year reign by waging war with the Philistines and seeking to relocate the ark of God's presence to the capital city of Jerusalem.  During the process of transporting the ark, a well-intentioned man is punished by death for seeking to touch the sacred ark.  When the ark is finally at its destination, David celebrates whole-heartedly - much to the dismay of his wife.