2 Samuel 6:6-11 WEB

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 6:6

And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor ,.... Who is called Chidon, 1 Chronicles 13:9 ; he seems to have had two names; or it was a place that had two names, as say the Jews F8 T. Bab Sotah, fol. 35. 2. ; according to a tradition of theirs F9 Hieron. Trad. Heb. in lib. Paralipom. fol. 83. G. , Chidon is the name of the place where it was said to Joshua, stretch out the spear or shield in thine hand towards Ai, Joshua 8:18 ; so indeed the word signifies, nor was it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:7

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah ,.... And which was manifest by smiting him: and God smote him there for his error ; committed at this time, which was complicated; as that the ark was put upon a cart, to which he might be the chief adviser, as Procopius Gazaeus notes, when it should have been carried on the shoulders of the Levites; and that be touched it with his hand, which none but priests might do, supposing him to be a Levite, which it is not clear he was,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:8

And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah ,.... He could not easily submit, and be reconciled to the providence; his heart was ready to rise up against God, and murmur at him for striking him dead in such an awful manner, for so small a matter as this might seem to be; and the rather, as this put a stop to the procession, and cast a damp upon their joy and mirth on this occasion, and might seem to be an ill omen to David, and be improved by his enemies against... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9

And David was afraid of the Lord that day ,.... Lest he should be smitten for his error also, and especially as he had discovered some resentment at the Lord's dealing with Uzzah; when he ought to have been still and quiet, and submitted to the will of God, and owned his justice in it, confessed his own error, and been thankful for his sparing mercy vouchsafed to him: and said, how shall the ark of the Lord come to me ? the meaning of which is not, how it should be brought to the place... 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 6:6

Uzzah put forth his hand - In Numbers 4:15-20 , the Levites are forbidden to touch the ark on pain of death, this penalty was inflicted upon Uzzah, and he was the first that suffered for a breach of this law. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:7

Smote him there for his error - Uzzah sinned through ignorance and precipitancy; he had not time to reflect, the oxen suddenly stumbled; and, fearing lest the ark should fall, he suddenly stretched out his hand to prevent it. Had he touched the ark with impunity, the populace might have lost their respect for it and its sacred service, the example of Uzzah must have filled them with fear and sacred reverence; and, as to Uzzah, no man can doubt of his eternal safety. He committed a... 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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9

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

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:7

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

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