# 2 Samuel 06 š: The Ark Comes to Jerusalem
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā David again assembledĀ all the bestĀ men in Israel, 30,000 in number.Ā
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā David and all the men who were with him traveledĀ toĀ BaalahĀ in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God which is called by the nameĀ of theĀ LordĀ of Heavenās Armies, who sits enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.Ā
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā They loaded the ark of God on a new cart and carried it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart.Ā
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā They broughtĀ it with the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on the hill. Ahio was walking in front of the ark,Ā
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā while David and all IsraelĀ were energetically celebrating before theĀ Lord, singingĀ and playing various stringed instruments,Ā tambourines, rattles,Ā and cymbals.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon,Ā Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold ofĀ the ark of God,Ā because the oxen stumbled.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ was so furious with Uzzah,Ā heĀ killed him on the spotĀ for his negligence.Ā He died right there beside the ark of God.
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā David was angry because theĀ LordĀ attackedĀ Uzzah; so he called that place Perez Uzzah,Ā which remains its name to this very day.Ā
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā David was afraid of theĀ LordĀ that day and said, āHow will the ark of theĀ LordĀ ever come to me?āĀ
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā So David was no longer willing to bring the ark of theĀ LordĀ to be with him in the City of David. David left it in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.Ā
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā The ark of theĀ LordĀ remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months. TheĀ LordĀ blessed Obed-Edom and all his family.
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā King David was told,Ā āTheĀ LordĀ has blessed the family of Obed-Edom and everything he owns because of the ark of God.ā So David went and joyfully brought the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David.Ā
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā Those who carried the ark of theĀ LordĀ took six steps and then DavidĀ sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.Ā
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā Now David, wearing a linen ephod, was dancing with all his strength before theĀ Lord.Ā
[[#Verse 15.]]Ā David and all IsraelĀ were bringing up the ark of theĀ Lord, shouting and blowing trumpets.
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā As the ark of theĀ LordĀ entered the City of David, Saulās daughter Michal looked out the window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before theĀ Lord, she despised him.Ā
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā They brought the ark of theĀ LordĀ and put it in its placeĀ in the middle of the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before theĀ Lord.Ā
[[#Verse 18.]]Ā When David finished offering the burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the name of theĀ LordĀ of Heavenās Armies.
[[#Verse 19.]]Ā He then handed out to each member of the entire assembly of Israel,Ā both men and women, a portion of bread, a date cake,Ā and a raisin cake. Then all the people went home.Ā
[[#Verse 20.]]Ā When David went home to pronounce a blessing on his own house,Ā Michal, Saulās daughter, came out to meet him.Ā She said, āHow the king of Israel has distinguishedĀ himself this day! He has exposed himself today before his servantsā slave girls the way a vulgar foolĀ might do!ā
[[#Verse 21.]]Ā David replied to Michal, āIt was before theĀ Lord! I was celebrating before theĀ Lord, who chose me over your father and his entire familyĀ and appointed me as leader over theĀ Lordās people Israel.Ā
[[#Verse 22.]]Ā I am willing to shame and humiliate myself even more than this.Ā But with the slave girls whom you mentioned, let me be distinguished.ā
[[#Verse 23.]]Ā Now Michal, Saulās daughter, had no children to the day of her death.
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. The ark had stayed at Kiriath Jearim, called Baale Judah here (6:2), since the Philistines returned it (1 Samuel 7:1-2).
2. The Philistines had sent the ark back on a new cart (1 Samuel 6:7-8), the same method David used (6:3).
3. The Law required the Kohathite Levites to carry the ark on poles and not touch the holy things (Exodus 25:14; Numbers 4:15).
4. The place was named Perez Uzzah, meaning "outburst against Uzzah" (6:8).
5. Obed-edom is called a Gittite (6:10), which may mean he came from Gath or from the Levitical town of Gath Rimmon.
6. The ark stayed at Obed-edom's house for three months (6:11).
7. On the second attempt, sacrifices were offered once the bearers had gone six steps (6:13).
8. David wore a linen ephod (6:14), a garment associated with priests.
9. Chronicles explains that David learned from the failure and had the Levites carry the ark properly (1 Chronicles 15:13-15).
10. Michal is called "the daughter of Saul" (6:16, 20) instead of David's wife, highlighting the divide between them.
## š§ Chapter Summary
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## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is God's presence among His people. The ark brought blessing to Obed-edom's household (6:11), and in Jesus the Word became flesh and lived among us (John 1:14), opening a new and living way into God's presence (Hebrews 10:19-20).
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
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## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. David's team moved the ark on a new cart instead of carrying it as the Law commanded (6:3; Numbers 4:15). Why does it matter how we worship, not just that we worship?
2. The Lord blessed Obed-edom and his whole household (6:11). What does this teach about welcoming God's presence?
3. David danced with all his strength and was willing to look undignified (6:14, 21-22). What holds you back from wholehearted worship?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 7: The Lord's anger burns against Uzzah for his irreverent act.
- š verse 11: The Lord blesses Obed-edom and his household.
- š verse 14: David dances with all his strength before the Lord.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[1 Chronicles 15#Verse 11.|1 Chronicles 15:11-15]] - The Levites carry the ark the right way.
- š [[Numbers 04#Verse 15.|Numbers 4:15]] - The holy things must not be touched.
- š [[Psalm 24#Verse 07.|Psalm 24:7-10]] - Lift up your heads, O gates, for the King of glory.
- š [[Psalm 132#Verse 06.|Psalm 132:6-8]] - Bringing the ark to its resting place.
- š [[Hebrews 10#Verse 19.|Hebrews 10:19-22]] - Confidence to enter God's presence through Jesus.
## š Devotional Reflection
š SOAP: [[2 Samuel 06 - SOAP|Dance With The One That Brung Ya]]
## š Internal Notes