Bible Commentary

And he dealt among all the people, [even] among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece [of flesh], and a flagon [of wine]. So all the people departed every one to his house. 19. dealt ] In the old … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:19”

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts. 18. burnt offerings and peace offerings ] The “burnt offerings” were dedicatory, the “peace offerings” eucharistic. The latter furnished the festival meal for the assembled people (Lev … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:18”

And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 17. the tabernacle ] Rather, the tent, as in 1Ch 15:1. The tabernacle proper was at Gibeon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:17”

And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. 16. leaping and dancing ] Two peculiar words, the first found here only, the second only here and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:16”

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord,…. The elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, 1Ch 15:25; besides the common people; there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:15”

And David danced before the LORD with all [his] might; and David [was] girded with a linen ephod. 14. David danced ] The dances which were the usual expression of rejoicing on occasions of national thanksgiving (Exo 15:20-21; Jdg 11:34) and religious festivals (Psa 149:3; Psa 150:4) were generally performed by women only. David’s enthusiasm … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:14”

And it was [so], that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings. 13. they that bare the ark of the Lord] The requirements of the law were now duly observed, as is recorded at length in 1 Chronicles 15, where further details are given … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:13”

And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that [pertaineth] unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. 12 19. Removal of the Ark … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:12”

And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household. 2Sa 6:11-12 The Lord blessed Obed-edom, and all his household. The ark in the house of Obed-edom The wanderings of the ark and the opposite effects which its presence produced … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:11”

So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 10. Obed-edom the Gittite ] Obed-edom was a Levite belonging to the family of the Korahites, who were descended from Kohath ( 1Ch 26:1 ; 1Ch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 6:10”