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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-19

We have here the second attempt to bring the ark home to the city of David; and this succeeded, though the former miscarried. I. It should seem the blessing with which the house of Obed-edom was blessed for the ark's sake was a great inducement to David to bring it forward; for when that was told him (2 Sam. 6:12) he hastened to fetch it to him. For, 1. It was an evidence that God was reconciled to them, and his anger was turned away. As David could read God's frowns upon them all in Uzzah's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12

And it was told King David ,.... By some of his courtiers who had heard of it: saying, the Lord hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of the Lord ; it was so suddenly, in so short a time, and so largely, that it could not escape the notice and observation of men that knew him; and this increase was not in any natural way by which it could be accounted for; so that it could be ascribed to no other cause but the blessing of God, and that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:12

So David - brought up the ark - The Vulgate adds to this verse: And David had seven choirs, and a calf for a sacrifice. The Septuagint make a greater addition: "And he had seven choirs carrying the ark, a sacrifice, a calf, and lambs. And David played on harmonious organs before the Lord; and David was clothed with a costly tunic; and David and all the house of Israel, brought the ark of the Lord with rejoicing, and the sound of a trumpet." Nothing of this is found in any MS., nor... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12

With gladness. The words mean, "in a joyful procession with music and dancing." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-15

( 1 Chronicles 15:1-29 .). ( JERUSALEM ) The ark led forth with devout enthusiasm. A man's ruling passion, although repressed for a season, surely reappears. It was thus with David's affection for the ark of God, and his desire to bring it up to Zion, where he had prepared a new tent, tabernacle, or pavilion ( Psalms 27:5 ), for its reception ( 2 Samuel 6:17 ), in or adjoining his own palace ( 1 Chronicles 14:1 ; 1 Chronicles 15:1 ). His zeal, which had been checked by fear,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-19

The ark brought to Zion. A grand day for Israel, and indeed for the world; the beginning of the religious significance of "Zion" and "Jerusalem," and the mighty spiritual influence which has gone forth far and wide from that centre. With respect to the bringing of the ark "into the city of David," we remark— I. IT WAS THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF A DELAYED PURPOSE . Although David was shocked and alarmed by the event which compelled him to desist from his first endeavour, he did... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-23

The facts are: 1 . David, learning the blessing that had come upon the house of Obed-Edom, resolves to bring up the ark to Jerusalem. 2 . Having made arrangements in accordance with the Law for the proper bearing of the ark, he inaugurates the procession by a sacrifice. 3 . Girded with a linen ephod, he dances before the ark, and with music and shouting it enters Jerusalem. 4 . Placing the ark in the tabernacle he had provided for it, he offers burnt offerings and peace... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:12

With gladness - Especially with joyful music and song (1 Chronicles 15:16, etc.). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:12

2 Samuel 6:12 . That God had blessed the house of Obed-edom because of the ark They could not tell to what to impute the extraordinary prosperity and happiness that attended him, but to his willing reception and care of the ark. And it is certain it was, under God, owing to this. David went and brought up the ark to the city of David Hoping God would bless him and his city, as he had done Obed-edom and his house. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

The ark brought to Jerusalem (6:1-23)Part of the reason for Israel’s weakness during Saul’s reign was the king’s lack of interest in the nation’s religious life. David was determined to correct this state of affairs. He began by restoring the ark, symbol of God’s presence, to its rightful position as the centre of Israel’s religious life. (During Saul’s reign the ark had remained in a country house in Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baal-judah or Baalah; 1 Samuel 7:1-2; 1 Chronicles 13:5-6; 1... read more

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