2 Samuel 6:10-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:6-11

We have here Uzzah struck dead for touching the ark, when it was upon its journey towards the city of David, a sad providence, which damped their mirth, stopped the progress of the ark, and for the present, dispersed this great assembly, which had come together to attend it, and sent them home in a fright. I. Uzzah's offence seems very small. He and his brother Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, in whose house the ark had long been lodged, having been used to attend it, to show their willingness to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:10

So David would not remove the ark of the Lord unto him into the city of David ,.... As yet, but wait a little longer, until he had more thoroughly considered of it, and made himself acquainted with everything relative to the ark, that he might know how to behave for the future, without giving offence: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite ; which was close by, on one side of the place where they were; this man was a Levite, as appears from his being afterwards... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:11

And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months ,.... David, and those with him, returned to their habitations, where they continued during this time: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household ; him, and all his family, with spiritual blessings, and with an affluence of temporal good things; for godliness has the promise of this life, and of that which is to come; men are not losers but gainers, even in things temporal, for their attachment... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:10

But David carried it aside - The house of Obed-edom appears to have been very near the city, which they were about to enter, but were prevented by this accident, and lodged the ark with the nearest friend. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:11

The Lord blessed Obed-edom - And why? Because he had the ark of the Lord in his house. Whoever entertains God's messengers, or consecrates his house to the service of God, will infallibly receive God's blessing. 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 6:9-10

( 1 Chronicles 13:12 , 1 Chronicles 13:13 ). ( PEREZ - UZZAH .) The ark regarded with a fearful heart. "And David was afraid of the Lord that day" ( 2 Samuel 6:9 ). By none was "the disaster of Uzzah" more keenly felt than by the king. He was disappointed, grieved, and displeased at the interruption of the enterprise on which he had set his heart; and, clearly perceiving the primary offence that had been committed, he was angry with all who were responsible for it, not least... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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