CHAPTER VI _David goes with thirty thousand men to being the ark from_ _Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem_, 1-5. _The ox stumbling, Uzzah, who drove the cart on which the ark_ _was placed, put forth his hand to save it from falling: the_ _Lord was displeased, and smote him so that he died_, 6, 7. _D... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:2. _FROM BAALE OF JUDAH_] This is supposed to be the same city which, in Joshua 15:60, is called _Kirjah-baal_ or _Kirjath-jearim_; (see 1 Chronicles 13:6;) or _Baalah_, Joshua 15:9. _WHOSE NAME IS CALLED BY THE NAME OF THE LORD_] That is, The ark is called _the ark of the Lord of... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:3. _A NEW CART_] Every thing used in the worship of God was hallowed or _set apart_ for that purpose: a new cart was used through respect, as that had never been applied to any profane or common purpose. But this was not sufficient, for the ark should have been carried on the should... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:5. _ON ALL MANNER OF_ INSTRUMENTS MADE OF _FIR WOOD_] This place should be corrected from the parallel place, 1 Chronicles 13:8: "All Israel played before God, with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries," c. Instead of בכל עז _bechol atsey_, "with al... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:6. _UZZAH PUT FORTH_ HIS HAND] In Numbers 4:15-4, the Levites are forbidden to touch the ark _on pain of death_, this penalty was inflicted upon Uzzah, and he was the first that suffered for a breach Of this law.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:7. _SMOTE HIM THERE FOR_ HIS _ERROR_] Uzzah sinned through ignorance and precipitancy; he had not time to reflect, the oxen suddenly stumbled; and, fearing lest the ark should fall, he suddenly stretched out his hand to prevent it. Had he touched the ark with impunity, the populace... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:10. _BUT DAVID CARRIED IT ASIDE_] The house of Obed-edom appears to have been very near the city, which they were about to enter, but were prevented by this accident, and lodged the ark with the nearest friend.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:11. _THE LORD BLESSED OBED-EDOM_] And why? Because he had the ark of the Lord in his house. Whoever entertains God's messengers, or consecrates his house to the service of God, will infallibly receive God's blessing.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:12. _SO DAVID - BROUGHT UP THE ARK_] The _Vulgate_ adds to this verse: _And David had seven choirs, and a calf for a sacrifice_. The _Septuagint_ make a greater addition: "And he had seven choirs carrying the ark, a sacrifice, a calf, and lambs. And David played on harmonious organs... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:14. _AND DAVID DANCED BEFORE THE LORD_] Dancing is a religious ceremony among the Hindoos, and they consider it an act of devotion to their idols. It is evident that David considered it in the same light. What connection dancing can have with devotion I cannot tell. This I know, tha... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:16. _SHE DESPISED HIM IN HER HEART._] She did not blame him outwardly; she thought he had disgraced himself, but she kept her mind to herself.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:18. _HE BLESSED THE PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF THE LORD_] David acted here as priest, for it was the general prerogative of the priests to bless the people, but it appears, by both David and Solomon, that it was the prerogative of the _kings_ also.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:19. _A CAKE OF BREAD_] Such as those which are baked without leaven, and are made very thin. _A GOOD PIECE_ OF FLESH, _AND A FLAGON_ OF WINE.] The words _of flesh_ and _of wine_ we add; they are not in the Hebrew. The _Chaldee_ translates _one part_ and _one portion_; but all the o... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:20. _TO BLESS HIS HOUSEHOLD._] This was according to the custom of the _patriarchs_, who were priests in their own families. It is worthy of remark, that David is called _patriarch_ by Stephen, Acts 2:29, though living upwards of _four hundred_ years after the termination of the pat... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:21. IT WAS _BEFORE THE LORD, WHICH CHOSE ME_] David felt the reproach, and was strongly irritated, and seems to have spoken to Michal with sufficient asperity.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 2 Samuel 6:22. _I WILL YET BE MORE VILE_] The plain meaning of these words appears to be this: "I am not ashamed of _humbling_ myself before that God who rejected thy father because of his _obstinacy_ and _pride_, and chose me in his stead to rule his people; and even those maid-servants, whe... [ Continue Reading ]