2 Samuel 6:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:10

Obed-Edom. We find two Levites of this name among David's officials—one belonging to the family of Merari, a singer and doorkeeper for the ark ( 1 Chronicles 15:18 , 1 Chronicles 15:21 , 1 Chronicles 15:24 ); the other of the family of Korah ( 1 Chronicles 26:4 , 1 Chronicles 26:5 ). And as it is there said that "God blessed him," he probably it was into whose house the ark was taken. He is called a Gittite, because he belonged to Gath-Rimmon, a Levitical city in the tribe of Dan (... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:10-11

( 1 Chronicles 13:13 , 1 Chronicles 13:14 ). ( THE HOUSE OF OBED - EDOM .) The ark received with a right spirit. By means of the ark "the thoughts of many hearts" were "revealed." Whilst Uzzah treated it with irreverence, and David regarded it with dread, Obed-Edom the Gittite (of Gath- rimmon) received it" with reverence and godly fear." He was a Levite, and (like Samuel) of the sons of Korah, a branch of the Kohathites, whose office it was to "bear upon their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:11

Jehovah blessed Obed-Edom. So far from there being anything unlucky in the ark, its presence brings with it a manifest blessing, and thus David's fears are allayed. But before he returns to his purpose, he commands that proper inquiry be made. The priests must examine the holy book, and, having learned from it where his former conduct was wrong, he assembles the people once again to carry the ark to its home ( 1 Chronicles 15:2 , 1 Chronicles 15:12-15 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:11

God's blessing abiding with the ark. Divine chastisements and Divine benedictions have in this world the same end in view—the promotion of true religion. The judgment on Uzzah and the blessing on the house of Obed-Edom were alike intended to reawaken a living faith and piety in the nation, by showing that Jehovah, the living God, was amongst them, and was still prepared to honour his own institutions and bless those who honoured them, whilst those who dishonoured them would incur his... 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 6:10

Obed-edom was a Levite of the family of Merari, being 1 Chronicles 15:18-24; 1 Chronicles 16:38 a son of Jeduthun, who was a Merarite. He was a porter, a player on the harp, and was one of the Levites especially designated to take part in the musical services on the occasion of bringing up the ark to Zion, and to minister before it when brought up. He is called a Gittite perhaps from Gath-Rimmon, in Manasseh, which belonged to the Kohathites Joshua 21:25. Marriage with a Kohathite, or some... 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

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