2 Samuel 6
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 24
Chapter Summary
David gets the ark from Kirjath-jearim on a new cart. Uzzah is killed at The Breach of Uzzah. David brings the ark to Zion with sacrifices and dances before it. He places it in a tent with great joy and feasting.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Brings the ark to Zion, dances before Jehovah in a linen ephod, and rebukes Michal
Son of Abinadab struck dead when he took hold of the ark at Nachon's threshing-floor
Daughter of Saul who watches David dance, despises him, and remains childless
The Gittite in whose house the ark stays three months and is blessed by Jehovah
Son of Abinadab who walks before the new cart carrying the ark
Owner of the house on the hill from which the ark is brought on a new cart
Timeline
David gathers 30,000 chosen men of Israel and goes to Baal-judah to bring up the ark of God.
2 Samuel 6:1-2The ark is placed on a new cart led by Uzzah and Ahio from the house of Abinadab, while David and Israel celebrate with instruments.
2 Samuel 6:3-5At the threshing-floor of Nachon, the oxen stumble, Uzzah reaches out to steady the ark, and God's anger burns against him, striking him dead.
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