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Themes in 2 Samuel 6

2 Samuel 6:1 (show verse)

David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
David » King of israel » Assembles thirty-thousand men to escort the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with music and thanksgiving
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah

David arose, and went with all the people who were with him, from Baale Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, even the name of Yahweh of Armies who sits [above] the cherubim.

Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
Baale » A city » A city of judah
Cherubim » Of gold » God's presence manifested between
David » King of israel » Assembles thirty-thousand men to escort the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with music and thanksgiving
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
special divine Manifestations » Shekinah glory » Mercy-seat
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Shekinah » The visible sign of God's presence on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies

2 Samuel 6:3 (show verse)

They set the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in the hill: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.

Abinadab » A levite, in whose house the ark of God rested twenty years
Ahio » A levite, who drove the cart bearing the ark of the covenant
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
Bullock (ox) » Uses of » With wagons
David » King of israel » Assembles thirty-thousand men to escort the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with music and thanksgiving
Gibeah » Of saul » The ark of the covenant conveyed to, by the philistines
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Driver of the cart when moving the ark of the covenant

2 Samuel 6:4 (show verse)

They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

Abinadab » A levite, in whose house the ark of God rested twenty years
Ahio » A levite, who drove the cart bearing the ark of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Remains at the house of abinadab
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
Bullock (ox) » Uses of » With wagons
David » King of israel » Assembles thirty-thousand men to escort the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with music and thanksgiving
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Music » The jews used » In sacred processions

2 Samuel 6:5 (show verse)

David and all the house of Israel played before Yahweh with all kinds of [instruments made of] fir wood, and with harps, and with stringed instruments, and with tambourines, and with castanets, and with cymbals.

2 Samuel 6:6 (show verse)

When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the cattle stumbled.

Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Threshing floors
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
Bullock (ox) » Uses of » With wagons
Chidon » Called nachon's threshing-floor
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Nachon » Uzzah killed at the threshing floor of
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzzah
Presumption » Instances of » Uzzah, in steadying the ark of the covenant
Rashness » Examples of
Rashness » Instances of » Uzzah, in steadying the ark of the covenant
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzzah
Threshing » Floors for
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Stricken dead for touching the ark of the covenant

2 Samuel 6:7 (show verse)

The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Uzzah; and God struck him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

Anger of God » Exemplified against » Uzzah
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
God » Judgments of » Examples of men smitten
God's Judgments » Examples of men smitten
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Uzzah
Judgments » Uzzah
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Nachon » Uzzah killed at the threshing floor of
Presumption » Instances of » Uzzah, in steadying the ark of the covenant
Rashness » Instances of » Uzzah, in steadying the ark of the covenant
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzzah
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Stricken dead for touching the ark of the covenant

2 Samuel 6:8 (show verse)

David was displeased, because Yahweh had broken forth on Uzzah; and he called that place Perez Uzzah, to this day.

Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Miracles » Catalogue of » The death of uzzah
Murmuring » Instances of » David
Perez-uzza » Place where the lord God struck down uzzah
Presumption » Instances of » David's anger on account of uzzah's death
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Stricken dead for touching the ark of the covenant

2 Samuel 6:9 (show verse)

David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Remains in the house of obed-edom
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
David » King of israel » David is terrified, and leaves the ark at the house of obed-edom
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from

2 Samuel 6:10 (show verse)

So David would not move the ark of Yahweh to be with him in the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Remains in the house of obed-edom
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
David » King of israel » David is terrified, and leaves the ark at the house of obed-edom
Gath » Obed-edom belonged to
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » David leaves the ark of the covenant with

2 Samuel 6:11 (show verse)

The ark of Yahweh remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months: and Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom, and all his house.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Remains in the house of obed-edom
Ark of the covenant » Removed from kirjath-jearim to the house of obed-edom
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
Blessings » Temporal from God
David » King of israel » Uzzah is struck down when he attempts to steady the ark of the covenant
David » King of israel » David is terrified, and leaves the ark at the house of obed-edom
Kirjath-jearim » David brings the ark of the covenant from
Temporal » Blessings from God

2 Samuel 6:12 (show verse)

It was told king David, saying, "Yahweh has blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that pertains to him, because of the ark of God." David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom into the city of David with joy.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Ark of the covenant » Brought into the city of david
David » King of israel » After three months, david brings the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with dancing and great joy
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » The ark of the covenant removed from
Zion » Called thereafter "the city of david,"
Zion » The ark of the covenant » Placed in

2 Samuel 6:13 (show verse)

It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.

2 Samuel 6:14 (show verse)

David danced before Yahweh with all his might; and David was clothed in a linen ephod.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Ark of the covenant » Brought into the city of david
Dancing » Before the lord
David » King of israel » After three months, david brings the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with dancing and great joy
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Worn by david
the Ephod » Worn » Serving God » Persons engaged in the service of God
the Ephod » Worn » Linen » Generally of linen
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david

2 Samuel 6:15 (show verse)

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Yahweh with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Ark of the covenant » Brought into the city of david
David » King of israel » After three months, david brings the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with dancing and great joy
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david
Music » The jews used » In sacred processions
Trumpet » At the bringing up of the ark of the covenant from the household of obed-edom

2 Samuel 6:16 (show verse)

It was so, as the ark of Yahweh came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before Yahweh; and she despised him in her heart.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Contempt » Exemplified » Michal
David » King of israel » After three months, david brings the ark of the covenant to jerusalem with dancing and great joy
Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal
Family » Trouble instances of » David and his wife
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » David and his wife
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david
Michal » Ridicules david on account of his religious zeal
Saints » Death of » Despised
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
Trouble » Business family » David and his wife
Wives » Bad--exemplified » Michal
Women » Instances of » Michal, in her derision of david's religious zeal
Zion » Called thereafter "the city of david,"
Zion » The ark of the covenant » Placed in

2 Samuel 6:17 (show verse)

They brought in the ark of Yahweh, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh.

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Set up in jerusalem
Ark of the covenant » David made a tent for
David » King of israel » Offers sacrifice, distributes gifts, and blesses the people
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david
Peace offerings » Offered » By david
Peace offerings » Was offered » By david on bringing up the ark

2 Samuel 6:18 (show verse)

When David had made an end of offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Armies.

Benedictions » Old testament examples of
Benedictions » Instances of » By david » upon the people
David » King of israel » Offers sacrifice, distributes gifts, and blesses the people
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david

2 Samuel 6:19 (show verse)

He dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, both to men and women, to everyone a cake of bread, and a portion [of flesh], and a cake of raisins. So all the people departed everyone to his house.

Bread » Was formed into » Cakes
Bread » How prepared » Cakes
David » King of israel » Offers sacrifice, distributes gifts, and blesses the people
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Wine
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Flesh
Flagon » Translated (av) flagon of wine, cake of raisin (rv)
Food » Articles of » Wine
Food » Articles of » Meat
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david

2 Samuel 6:20 (show verse)

Then David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, "How glorious the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!"

Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
David » King of israel » Michal rebukes him for his religious enthusiasm
Families » Good--exemplified » David
Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal
Family » Good--exemplified » David
Hyke or upper garment » The jews said to be naked when without
Irony » Instances of » Michal to david
Michal » Ridicules david on account of his religious zeal
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » David
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Michal
Women » Instances of » Michal, in her derision of david's religious zeal

2 Samuel 6:21 (show verse)

David said to Michal, "It was before Yahweh, who chose me above your father, and above all his house, to appoint me prince over the people of Yahweh, over Israel. Therefore will I celebrate before Yahweh.

David » King of israel » Michal rebukes him for his religious enthusiasm
Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal
Malice » Instances of » David toward michal
Michal » Ridicules david on account of his religious zeal
Retaliation » Instances of » David on michal
Sarcasm » Instances of » David's reply to michal's irony
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of david
Women » Instances of » Michal, in her derision of david's religious zeal

2 Samuel 6:22 (show verse)

I will be yet more vile than this, and will be base in my own sight. But of the handmaids of whom you have spoken, they shall honor me."

David » King of israel » Michal rebukes him for his religious enthusiasm
Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal
Malice » Instances of » David toward michal
Michal » Ridicules david on account of his religious zeal
Retaliation » Instances of » David on michal
Women » Instances of » Michal, in her derision of david's religious zeal

2 Samuel 6:23 (show verse)

Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.

David » King of israel » Michal rebukes him for his religious enthusiasm
Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness regarded as a misfortune
Malice » Instances of » David toward michal
Michal » Ridicules david on account of his religious zeal
Retaliation » Instances of » David on michal
Women » Instances of » Michal, in her derision of david's religious zeal