And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, [and] with every leader. Ver. 1. _And David consulted._] He was not of that king of Scotland's mind, who seldom asked counsel, and never followed any. But though himself were full of wisdom, yet he advised with his subjects about the... [ Continue Reading ]
And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If [it seem] good unto you, and [that it be] of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, [that are] left in all the land of Israel, and with them [also] to the priests and Levites [which are] in their cities [and] suburbs... [ Continue Reading ]
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul. Ver. 3. _For we inquired not at it in the days of Saul._] He was so vexed with his enemies without and a spirit of envy and ambition within, that he minded not the ark. Mark here how David faults himself... [ Continue Reading ]
And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people. Ver. 4. _And all the congregation said that they would do so._] Jovianus the Emperor was wont to wish that he might govern wise men, and that wise men might govern him. David had this happine... [ Continue Reading ]
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim. Ver. 5. _From Shihor of Egypt._] Called elsewhere the torrent of Egypt, Num 34:5 which some take for a river running near to Rhinocolura; but others for Nile, th... [ Continue Reading ]
_And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, [that is], to Kirjathjearim, which [belonged] to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth [between] the cherubims, whose name is called [on it]._ Ver. 6. _That is, to Kirjathjearim._] Called also Kirjathbaal. Jos 15:60 For more... [ Continue Reading ]
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. Ver. 7. _In a new cart._] This was ill done by such a holy convention. Councils may err.... [ Continue Reading ]
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. Ver. 8. _David and all Israel played._] How should we rejoice in the gospel now restored! _O nos ingratos!_ And with sin... [ Continue Reading ]
And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. Ver. 9. _Uzza put forth his hand._] God must be duly worshipped, lest instead of a blessing we meet with a blow; lest instead of making up the breach we become makers of breaches, a... [ Continue Reading ]
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. Ver. 11. _And David was displeased._] At himself, I think; at his own and the people's error in carting the ark: else he was much mistaken. See on 2 Samuel 6:8 . _ Wherefor... [ Continue Reading ]
And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God [home] to me? Ver. 12. _And David was afraid of God._] See on 2 Samuel 6:9 . _ How shall I bring the ark?_] Why, well enough, if you will take but better heed to the manner; which is either the making or marring of any... [ Continue Reading ]
_So David brought not the ark [home] to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. _ 1Ch 13:14 _And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had._ Ver. 1... [ Continue Reading ]