Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And so it was that, when they who bare the ark of Yahweh had stepped forward six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a heifer.
New American Standard Bible
And so it was, that when the
King James Version
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Holman Bible
When those carrying the ark of the Lord advanced six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
International Standard Version
After those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed oxen and fattened animals,
A Conservative Version
And it was so, that, when those who bore the ark of LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
American Standard Version
And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Amplified
And when those who were carrying the ark of the Lord [by its poles] had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Bible in Basic English
And when those who were lifting the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he made an offering of an ox and a fat young beast.
Darby Translation
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatted beast.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be when they lifting up the ark of Jehovah went six steps, and he will sacrifice oxen and fat things.
King James 2000
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Lexham Expanded Bible
It happened [that] when the carriers of the ark of Yahweh had marched six steps that he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened that when those who bore the ark of Jehovah had gone six steps, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And ever, when they that bare the Ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he offered an ox and a fat sheep.
NET Bible
Those who carried the ark of the Lord took six steps and then David sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.
New Heart English Bible
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
Webster
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
World English Bible
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when those bearing the ark of Jehovah have stepped six steps, that he sacrificeth an ox and a fatling.
Themes
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Ark of the covenant » Brought into the city of david
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 6:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Brings The Ark Of Yahweh To Jerusalem
12 And it was told King David, saying, Yahweh hath blessed the household of Obed-edom, and all that he hath, because of the ark of God. David therefore went and brought up the ark of God, out of the house of Obed-edom, unto the city of David, with rejoicing. 13 And so it was that, when they who bare the ark of Yahweh had stepped forward six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a heifer. 14 And, David, was dancing with all boldness before Yahweh, - David, being girt with an ephod of linen.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 8:5
And, King Solomon, and all the assembly of Israel who had assembled themselves unto him, were with him, before the ark, - sacrificing sheep and oxen, which could neither be recorded nor counted, for multitude.
Numbers 4:15
So shall Aaron and his sons make an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the utensils of the sanctuary, when the camp is to set forward, then after that, shall the sons of Kohath enter to bear it, but they must not put forth a touch unto that which, is holy, else should they die, these, shall be the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting.
Joshua 3:3
and commanded the people saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of Yahweh your God, and, the priests the Levites, bearing it, ye also, shall break up out of your place, and come after it.
1 Chronicles 15:2
Then, said David, None must carry the ark of God, save the Levites, - for, of them, did Yahweh make choice, to bear the ark of Yahweh, and to attend it, unto times age-abiding.
1 Chronicles 15:15
And the sons of the Levites bare the ark of God, just as Moses commanded, according to the word of Yahweh, - on their shoulder, with the staves upon them.
Numbers 7:9
but, unto the sons of Kohath, gave he none, - because as to the laborious work of the sanctuary which pertained unto them, upon their shoulders, were they to carry it.
1 Chronicles 15:25-26
Thus, it was, David and the elders of Israel, and the rulers of thousands, who were going, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, out of the house of Obed-edom, with joy.
2 Chronicles 5:6
And, King Solomon, and all the assembly of Israel who assembled themselves unto him, before the ark, were sacrificing sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor could they be counted, for multitude.