2 Samuel 6:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 6:5

2 Samuel 6:5. On all manner of instruments made of fir-wood— In the Hebrew, on all fir-wood. In the parallel place, 1Ch 13:8 it is, with all their might, and with singing, which is in all respects the preferable reading: for the word עצי atzei, translated fir-wood, is not used for musical instruments; and besides, it is not probable that all the musical instruments were made of the same species of wood, whether fir, or cypress as some translate. REFLECTIONS.—Long had the ark lain neglected in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 6:1-11

The first move 6:1-11Baale-judah (2 Samuel 6:2) may have been the later name of Kiriath-jearim (cf. Joshua 15:9-10). [Note: Ibid., p. 869.] This was where the ark had evidently rested since the Israelites had moved it from Bethshemesh in Samuel’s days (1 Samuel 6; cf. Psalms 132:6-8). [Note: Joseph Blenkinsopp, "Kiriath-jearim and the Ark," Journal of Biblical Literature 88 (1969):146-47.] David wanted to bring the ark into his capital because it symbolized the Lord’s presence. As we have seen,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

The bringing of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem1. Again] This probably refers to the previous assembling of the chosen men of Israel to repel the Philistine invasion (2 Samuel 5:22-25).2. From Baale of Judah] should probably be ’to Baal of Judah’ (1 Chronicles 13:6). The town was also known as Kirjath-baal (City of Baal).3. Out of the house of Abinadab] It had been there ever since its removal from Bethshemesh (1 Samuel 7:1). In Gibeah] RV ’in the hill.’ Kirjath-jearim was situated on... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 6:5

(5) Played.—This word means dancing accompanied by music. (See 1 Samuel 18:7; 1 Samuel 21:11, 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:29, &c.)On all manner of instruments made of fir wood.—Instead of this strange expression, the parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 13:8 has “with all their might and with songs.” The difference between the two is very slight in the Hebrew, and it is generally thought that the latter is the correct reading. The variation, however, mast have been ancient, since the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

CHAPTER VIII.THE ARK BROUGHT UP TO JERUSALEM.2 Samuel 6:1-23.THE first care of David when settled on the throne had been to obtain possession of the stronghold of Zion, on which and on the city which was to surround it he fixed as the capital of the kingdom and the dwelling-place of the God of Israel. This being done, he next set about bringing up the ark of the testimony from Kirjath-jearim, where it had been left after being restored by the Philistines in the early days of Samuel. David’s... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

3. The Ark Brought to Zion CHAPTER 6 1. The ark fetched by David (2 Samuel 6:1-5 ) 2. Uzzah: his error and death (2 Samuel 6:6-9 ) 3. The ark in the house of Obed-edom (2 Samuel 6:10-11 ) 4. The ark brought into David’s city (2 Samuel 6:12-19 ) 5. Michal’s mockery of David (2 Samuel 6:20-23 ) It is of importance to read 1 Chronicles 13:0 for a better understanding of how the ark was brought from Kirjathjearim to David’s city. The book of Chronicles contains these larger records... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 6:5

6:5 And David and all the house of Israel {c} played before the LORD on all manner of [instruments made of] fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.(c) Praised God, and sang Psalms. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

David's kingdom having been established, he is rightly concerned that God should have His true place as in highest authority over Israel. The ark was the symbol of the throne of God, yet had been in the obscurity of the house of Abinidab in Baale (or Kirjath-Jearim -- Joshua 15:9). Thus, through the history of Saul, God's authority was obscured, but David wants this in the place of highest prominence. He therefore gathers thirty thousand chosen men of Israel in view of his commendable purpose.... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

“ GOING AND GROWING ” CONQUERING FOES (2 Samuel 5:0 ) The title of this lesson is the literal rendering of 2 Samuel 5:10 , “David went on and grew great.” The margin reads, “going and growing.” First, he overcame the inhabitants of Jerusalem known as the Jebusites and, capturing the city, made it his capital (2 Samuel 5:6-9 ). The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 will show the two accounts to complement and confirm one another, Samuel being the more biographic and analistic and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Care of the Ark 2 Samuel 6:0 IN the second verse we read "David arose." A new passion seized him; a sudden enthusiasm stirred him like a great wind from heaven. We cannot account for these inspirations, excitements, new consecrations and purposes in life: "The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit" to new life, new force, new duty. Sometimes we say, Why did not men... read more

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