Bible Commentary

And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. 2. confirmed him king was lift up because of his people Israel ] R.V. established him king was exalted for his people Israel’s sake (cp. 2Sa 5:12). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 14:2”

Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 1. Hiram ] Other forms of this name are Huram and (1Ki 5:10; 1Ki 5:18) Hirom. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1, 2. Hiram’s [first] Embassy to David The dislocation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 14:1”

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. 14. with the family of Obed-edom in his house ]. Render, by (i.e. near) the house of Obed-edom in its own house. The Chronicler (regarding Obed-edom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:14”

So David brought not the ark [home] to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 13. David brought not ] R.V. David removed not. Obed-edom the Gittite ] As Gittite means man of Gath, Obed-edom was doubtless of Philistine origin; perhaps he attached himself to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:13”

And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God [home] to me? [See comments on 1Ch 13:5]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (12) God . . . ark of God.Here and in 1Ch. 13:8; 1Ch. 13:14, &c. Samuel has Jehovah. The chronicler or his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:12”

And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day. 11. was displeased ] Rather, was wroth, presumably against his advisers for not warning him that the method adopted for the removal of the ark was wrong; cp. 1Ch 15:13. had made a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:11”

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. 10. before God ] In 2Sa 6:7, by the ark of God. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 13:5]. Fuente: John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:10”

And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. 9. the threshingfloor of Chidon ] LXX. (B) omits of Chidon. In 2Sa 6:6, Nacon’s threshing-floor. to hold the ark ] The Chronicler from a feeling of reverence shrinks from saying, and took … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:9”

And David and all Israel played before God with all [their] might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. 8. played ] The Heb. word means to sport, to dance (cp. 1Ch 15:29). with all their might, and with singing ] A better reading … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:8”

And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart. 7. a new cart ] A new cart was chosen as one which had not been profaned by common work. So (Jdg 16:11-12) new ropes “wherewith no work hath been done” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 13:7”