College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
2 Samuel 6 - Introduction
PART TWO:
THE PROSPEROUS PERIOD OF DAVID'S REIGN
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 6
Uzzah smitten. David wanted to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. It was in captivity in Philistia for a number of years, but had been returned by the Philistines and was kept by the men of Kiriath-Jerim. The venture was ill-fated. Uzzah stuck out his hand to steady the ark, and the Lord smote him.
The ark brought to Jerusalem. David was nonplussed by the death of Uzzah. He left the ark in the house of Obed-Edom. Later he learned that God had blessed the house of Obed-Edom. He also learned that he had been careless in trying to move the ark on an ox cart. God had ordained that the ark should be carried by the Levites. David followed God's directive and moved the ark without further mishap. He put it in the special tent which he had erected for it in Jerusalem.
Michal cursed. David had insisted that Michal be sent back to him from Gilead when he was negotiating with Abner and Ish-bosheth. Michal's pride overcame her. She was ashamed of David as he took part in the public ceremonies attending the return of the ark. When she upbraided David, she was evidently smitten of the Lord. At least she had no child unto the day of her death.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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God's servants must not be careless. It may seem a small thing to us that David tried to move the ark on an ox cart instead of having it carried by the Levites. Ultimately this carelessness led to the death of Uzzah. Too many people today become overly familiar with the things of God. His ordinances and services should be observed with care.
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Man needs a place to worship. God had ordained that there would be one central sanctuary for Israel (Deuteronomy 12). He told the people that He would choose a place to put His name there. They were instructed that they were not to offer sacrifices on every high hill. God chose the city of Jerusalem. He has given us a church as the center of our worship,
CHAPTER 6 IN REVIEW
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On what means of conveyance did David try to move the Ark?
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Out of whose house did he take it?
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Near what town did the man live?
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4.
Who stuck out his hand to steady the Ark?
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5.
What happened to the man who touched the Ark?
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6.
What name was given to the place?
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7.
In whose house did David leave the Ark?
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8.
How long was it left in his house?
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9.
What did David wear as he danced before the Ark?
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10.
Who carried the Ark when it was brought to Jerusalem?
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