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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 6 - Introduction

While the ark is carried from the house of Abinadab towards Zion, Uzzah toucheth it, and dies. The ark is brought to the house of Obed-edom; and afterwards into the new city. David danceth before the ark, and is derided by his wife Michal.

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See also 2 Samuel 6 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    2 Samuel 6:1-23. The Translation of the Ark to Mount Zion = 1 Chronicles 13, 15, 16 This chapter records an important episode in David's reign. After restoring the political unity of the nation, and...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PART TWO: THE PROSPEROUS PERIOD OF DAVID'S REIGN 2 Samuel 6:1 to 2 Samuel 9:13 A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 6 2 Samuel 6:1-11 _Uzzah smitten._ David wanted to bring the ark of the covenant to Jer

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, 'bewilderment.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    VI. This chapter contains a condensed narrative of the bringing up of the ark to Jerusalem, of which a much more full account is given in 1 Chronicles 13-16. It was the impulse of David’s piety to des...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 6 In this chapter we are told that David fetched the ark from Baale of Judah, with an intent to bring it to his own city, 2 Samuel 6:1; but Uzzah being smitten for his e...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._ The ark is brought from the house of Abinadab, 2 Samuel 6:1. Its progress stopped by the death of Uzzah, 2 Samuel 6:6. It is brought into the city of David with solemn rejoici...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Dauid fetcheth the Arke from Kiriath-iearim on a new cart. 6 Vzzah is smitten at Perez-Vzzah. 9 God blesseth Obed-Edom for the Arke. 12 Dauid bringing the Arke into Zion with sacrifices, daunceth...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * 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)...

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