2 Samuel 6:2 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 6:2

And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him ,.... The thirty thousand chosen men gathered together, and as many else as chose to go: from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God ; that is, they first went to this place, as in 1 Chronicles 13:6 ; in order to fetch the ark from thence, as here expressed, and then they came from thence with it; this place is the same that is called Baalah and Kirjathbaal, a city in the tribe of Judah; hence Judah is... read more

Adam Clarke

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

From Baale of Judah - This is supposed to be the same city which, in Joshua 15:60 , is called Kirjah-baal or Kirjath-jearim; (see 1 Chronicles 13:6 ;); or Baalah, Joshua 15:9 . Whose name is called by the name of the Lord - That is, The ark is called the ark of the Lord of hosts. But this is not a literal version; the word שם shem , Name, occurs twice together; probably one of them should be read שם sham , There. There the name of the Lord of hosts... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:2

From Baale of Judah. We learn from Joshua 15:9 , Joshua 15:60 that Baalah, or Kirjath-Baal, "the city of Baal," was the old Canaanite name of Kirjath-jearim, the "city of woods." It lay about eight miles westward from Jerusalem (see 1 Samuel 6:21 ; 1 Samuel 7:1 , 1 Samuel 7:2 ). The preposition "from" is very startling, as really David went to Baale. Yet all the versions have it, but they put on Baale an incorrect meaning. Baal means "lord," "master," and they render, "David went... read more

Albert Barnes

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

From Baale of Judah - See the margin and 1 Samuel 6:21 note.Whose name ... - The literal rendering is, “Upon which is called the Name, the Name of Yahweh of Hosts, who sits upon the cherubim,” i. e. the ark which is called after the Lord of Hosts and bears His Name (see Deuteronomy 28:10; 1 Kings 8:43; Isaiah 4:1). read more

Joseph Benson

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

2 Samuel 6:2. From Baale of Judah The same with Kirjath-jearim, 1 Chronicles 13:6, called Baalah, Joshua 15:9, and Kirjath-baal, Joshua 15:60; Joshua 18:14. Some have apprehended a difficulty here, because it is said they went from Baale, whereas, 1 Chronicles 13:6, it is said they went to Baale. But there is no disagreement between these two places. They first went from Jerusalem and other places to Baale, where they assembled, and then from it to Gibeah. To bring up from thence... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 6:2

Baale. The old Canaanite name of Kirjath-jearim . Compare 1 Samuel 6:21 ; 1Sa 7:2 . 1 Chronicles 13:6 . God. Hebrew. Elohim . App-4 . whose name is called by the name . Some codices, with Aramaean and Vulgate, read "whereupon is called the name", &c. the LORD of hosts . Hebrew. Jehovah. Sebaioth. One of the Jehovah titles. App-4 . Compare 2 Samuel 5:10 , and see note on 1 Samuel 1:3 . read more

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:2

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 6:2

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