Chapter 6:
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2 Samuel 6
Concise Complete
The ark removed from Kirjath-jearim. (1-5) Uzzah
smitten for touching the ark, Obed-edom blessed. (6-11) David brings the ark to
Zion. (12-19) Michal's ill conduct. (20-23)
Verses 1-5 God is
present with the souls of his people, when they want the outward tokens of his
presence; but now David is settled in the throne, the honour of the ark begins
to revive. Let us learn hence, to think and to speak highly of God; and to think
and speak honourably of holy ordinances, which are to us as the ark was unto
Israel, the tokens of God's presence,
matthew 28:20. Christ is our Ark; in and by him God manifests his favour, and accepts our prayers and
praises. The ark especially typified Christ and his mediation, in which the name
of Jehovah and all his glories are displayed. The priests should have carried
the ark upon their shoulders. Philistines may carry the ark in a cart without
suffering for it; but if Israelites do so, it is at their peril, because this
was not what God appointed.
Verses 6-11
Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence
in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most awful, is apt to
breed contempt. If it were so great a crime for one to lay hold on the ark of
the covenant who had no right to do so, what is it for those to lay claim to the
privileges of the covenant that come not up to the terms of it? Obed-edom opened
his doors without fear, knowing the ark was a savour of death unto death to
those only who treated it wrong. The same hand that punished Uzzah's proud
presumption, rewarded Obed-edom's humble boldness. Let none think the worse of
the gospel for the judgments on those that reject it, but consider the blessings
it brings to all who receive it. Let masters of families be encouraged to keep
up religion in their families. It is good to live in a family that entertains
the ark, for all about it will fare the better.
Verses 12-19 It
became evident, that happy was the man who had the ark near him. Christ is
indeed a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offence, to those that are
disobedient; but to those that
1 peter us be religious. Is the ark a blessing to others' houses? We may have it, and the blessing of it,
without fetching it away from our neighbours. David, at first setting out,
offered sacrifices to God. We are likely to speed in our enterprises, when we
begin with God, and give diligence to seek peace with him. And we are so
unworthy, and our services are so defiled, that all our joy in God must be
connected with repentance and faith in the Redeemer's atoning blood. David
attended with high expressions of joy. We ought to serve God with our whole body
and soul, and with every endowment and power we possess. On this occasion David
laid aside his royal robes, and put on a plain linen dress. David prayed with
and for the people, and as a prophet, solemnly blessed them in the name of the
Lord.
Verses 20-23
David returned to bless his household, to pray with them, and for them, and to
offer up family thanksgiving for this national mercy. It is angels' work to
worship God, surely that cannot lower the greatest of men. But even the palaces
of princes are not free from family troubles. Exercises of religion appear mean
in the eyes of those who have little or no religion themselves. If we can
approve ourselves to God in what we do in religion, and do it as before the
Lord, we need not heed reproach. Piety will have its praise: let us not be
indifferent in it, nor afraid or ashamed to own it. David was contented to
justify himself, and he did not further reprove or blame Michal's insolence; but
God punished her. Those that honour God, he will honour; but those that despise
him, and his servants and service, shall be lightly esteemed.
Chapter 6:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
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| Wesley
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| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Samuel 1 Kings
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
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Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
