2 Samuel 6:18 NLT,NIV,ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-19

We have here the second attempt to bring the ark home to the city of David; and this succeeded, though the former miscarried. I. It should seem the blessing with which the house of Obed-edom was blessed for the ark's sake was a great inducement to David to bring it forward; for when that was told him (2 Sam. 6:12) he hastened to fetch it to him. For, 1. It was an evidence that God was reconciled to them, and his anger was turned away. As David could read God's frowns upon them all in Uzzah's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:18

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings ,.... Or these were performed according to his order: he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts ; not as a priest, but as a prince, as the common father of them, wishing them all happiness and prosperity outward and inward, praying to God to bless them with all blessings temporal and spiritual, who is the God of armies above and below, and can do what he pleases, and more than his people can... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:18

He blessed the people in the name of the Lord - David acted here as priest, for it was the general prerogative of the priests to bless the people, but it appears, by both David and Solomon, that it was the prerogative of the kings also. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:17-19

( 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 .). ( ZION .) The ark established in its chosen restingplace. The ascent of the ark into "the city of David" may be regarded as: 1 . A termination of a state of things that had long prevailed, in which the relation of the people of Israel to their Divine King was interrupted, his service neglected, their power impaired. Even the early military successes of Saul were followed by disaster, dissension, and civil strife, which had been only recently healed.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:18

David … blessed the people in the name of Jehovah of hosts. Blessing the people was an important priestly function, for which a special formula was provided ( Numbers 6:22-26 ). But this did not deprive the king, who was Jehovah's anointed representative, of the right of also blessing them, and Solomon, at the consecration of the temple, followed his father's example in a very solemn manner ( 2 Chronicles 6:3 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:18

He blessed the people - So did Solomon 1 Kings 8:14. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:18-19

2 Samuel 6:18-19. He blessed the people That is, he heartily and solemnly prayed to God for his blessing upon them; which he did both as a prophet and as their king, to whom by office it belonged by all means to seek his people’s welfare. He also pronounced them blessed in God’s name. So all the people departed, every one to his house Or rather, to his tent, pitched in or near Jerusalem on this occasion. 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:17-19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

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