2 Samuel 6:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-5

We have not heard a word of the ark since it was lodged in Kirjath-jearim, immediately after its return out of its captivity among the Philistines (1 Sam. 7:1, 2), except that, once, Saul called for it, 1 Sam. 14:18. That which in former days had made so great a figure is now thrown aside, as a neglected thing, for many years. And, if now the ark was for so many years in a house, let it not seem strange that we find the church so long in the wilderness, Rev. 12:14. Perpetual visibility is no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1

Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. Which was done by the advice of his officers, 1 Chronicles 13:1 ; the word "again" refers either to the gathering of them when they made him king in Hebron, as the Jewish writers generally observe; but then they gathered themselves, and not David: or rather to his gathering them to fight the Philistines a little while ago; and as they were the choice and young men that were gathered for war, as being the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

Thirty thousand - This is supposed to have been a new levy; and thus he augmented his army by 30,000 fresh troops. The Septuagint has 70,000. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1

EXPOSITION And David gathered together. The long subjection to the Philistines was at an end, and David's first care is to bring the ark of Jehovah from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem. In this he had a twofold object. For, first, it was an act of piety, testifying David's gratitude to God, who had so quickly raised him from the condition of a despairing fugitive hiding away in the cave of Adullam to that of a victorious king reigning over an independent and free people. But David had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-2

( 1 Chronicles 13:1-6 ). ( JERUSALEM .) The ark sought after long neglect. 1 . The ark was the central point of the religion of Israel. In this sacred chest were deposited the two tables of the Law (the testimony, the great document of the covenant); on it rested the covering ( kapporeth ) propitiatory ( LXX .), expiatory (Vulgate), or mercy seat (Authorized Version), "above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat," whereon the invisible King of Israel, the Lord... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-11

The facts are: 1 . David, deeming the time to be come for reorganizing the religious services, raises a select force wherewith to bring the ark from its obscurity at Kirjath-jearim. 2 . Providing a new cart, the ark is set thereon, and brought out of the house of Abinadab under charge of his two sons. 3 . David and the people move in joyous procession before the ark to music from all manner of instruments. 4 . Arriving at a certain place, Uzzab, putting forth his hand to steady... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

Again - It should be, “and David again gathered,” etc., i. e. after the previous gathering, either for his election to the kingdom 2 Samuel 5:1-3 or for the Philistine war 2 Samuel 5:17-25, he assembled them again for the peaceful purpose of bringing up the ark to Mount Zion (see marginal reference). The whole narrative indicates the progressive consolidation of David’s power, and the settlement of his monarchy on strong foundations. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:1

2 Samuel 6:1. Again David gathered the chosen men of Israel Having defeated the Philistines, and enjoyed some peace, he thought it a seasonable time to fetch up the ark, and settle it in an honourable place; and for that purpose summoned the principal persons in Israel to attend. For he was sensible that purity and sincerity in the worship of God was the best, and, indeed, only sure stay of his own power and of his people’s prosperity. And to settle the worship of God, in all its solemnity,... 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

DAVID BROUGHT THE ARK OF GOD TO JERUSALEMThe religious situation in Israel at this time was deplorable. Due to the divided condition of the nation, there were actually two High Priests. Abiathar, David's friend, served in that capacity during the seven years of David at Hebron, and Zadok was the High Priest at Gibeon.[1] Saul's murder of the priests of Nob, the capture of the ark of God by the Philistines, and the indifference of Saul to the true religion of the Lord had left the whole nation... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1

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