Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:15
15. With shouting Crying, as they approached the gates of Zion, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!” read more
15. With shouting Crying, as they approached the gates of Zion, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!” read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1-19
REMOVAL OF THE ARK TO ZION, 2 Samuel 6:1-19. Having smitten his enemies and fortified Mount Zion, and having for a time, rest from war, David most judiciously took measures to make the capital of his kingdom the central place of worship for all the tribes. He doubtless knew Jehovah’s promise to choose out of all the tribes a place to put his name, (Deuteronomy 12:5; Deuteronomy 12:11,) and the signal providences that had given him possession of Zion convinced him that this was the chosen city.... read more