Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was not willing to take the ark of the LORD to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. New Living Translation So David decided not to move the Ark of the LORD into the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-edom of Gath. English Standard Version So David was not willing to take the ark of the LORD into the city of David. But David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Berean Standard Bible So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. King James Bible So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. New King James Version So David would not move the ark of the LORD with him into the City of David; but David took it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. New American Standard Bible And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom, the Gittite. NASB 1995 And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. NASB 1977 And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Legacy Standard Bible And David was unwilling to move the ark of Yahweh into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Amplified Bible David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the City of David with him; instead he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Christian Standard Bible So he was not willing to bring the ark of the LORD to the city of David; instead, he diverted it to the house of Obed-edom of Gath. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he was not willing to move the ark of the LORD to the city of David; instead, he took it to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. American Standard Version So David would not remove the ark of Jehovah unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Contemporary English Version He decided not to take it there. Instead, he turned off the road and took it to the home of Obed Edom, who was from Gath. English Revised Version So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David wouldn't bring the ark of the LORD with him to the City of David. Instead, he rerouted it to the home of Obed Edom, who was from Gath. Good News Translation So he decided not to take it with him to Jerusalem; instead, he turned off the road and took it to the house of Obed Edom, a native of the city of Gath. International Standard Version As a result, David was unwilling to take the ark of the LORD into his care in the City of David. Instead, David left it at the home of Obed-edom the Gittite. Majority Standard Bible So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. NET Bible So David was no longer willing to bring the ark of the LORD to be with him in the City of David. David left it in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. New Heart English Bible but David was not willing to move the ark of the LORD with him to the City of David; so David diverted it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. Webster's Bible Translation So David would not remove the ark of the LORD to him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. World English Bible So David would not move Yahweh’s ark to be with him in David’s city; but David carried it aside into Obed-Edom the Gittite’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David has not been willing to turn aside the Ark of YHWH to himself, to the City of David, and David turns it aside to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite, Young's Literal Translation And David hath not been willing to turn aside unto himself the ark of Jehovah, to the city of David, and David turneth it aside to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite, Smith's Literal Translation And David would not remove to him the ark of Jehovah to the city of David: and David will turn it to the house of the servant of Obed-Edom the Gittite. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he would not have the ark of the Lord brought in to himself into the city of David: but he caused it to be carried into the house of Obededom the Gethite. Catholic Public Domain Version And he was not willing to send the ark of the Lord to himself in the city of David. Instead, he sent it into the house of Obededom, the Gittite. New American Bible So David was unwilling to take the ark of the LORD with him into the City of David. David deposited it instead at the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. New Revised Standard Version So David was unwilling to take the ark of the LORD into his care in the city of David; instead David took it to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David was unwilling to bring the ark of God with him into the city of David; but David took it aside into the house of Ober-edom the Gittite. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David was not willing to bring the ark of God into the city of David, and David took it aside to the house of Ubar Adum the Gittite OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David would not bring in the ark of the covenant of the Lord to himself into the city of David: and David turned it aside into the house of Abeddara the Gethite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Uzzah Touches the Ark…9That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?” 10So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 11Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 13:13-14 So he did not move the ark with him to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. / Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned. 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ... 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. 1 Chronicles 17:1-2 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” 1 Chronicles 26:4-5 And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, / Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. 1 Kings 8:6-11 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... Numbers 4:15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 7:9 But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible. Exodus 25:14-15 Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed. Exodus 40:34-35 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Joshua 3:3-4 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. / But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.” Joshua 6:6-7 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” / And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Acts 7:44-45 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. / And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Treasury of Scripture So David would not remove the ark of the LORD to him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. Obed-edom 1 Chronicles 13:13,14 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… 1 Chronicles 15:18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters. 1 Chronicles 16:5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; Gittite 2 Samuel 4:3 And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.) 2 Samuel 15:19 Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile. 2 Samuel 18:2 And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also. Jump to Previous Ark Carried City David Gittite House Instead Move Obededom Obed-Edom O'bed-E'dom Remove Turned Turneth Unwilling WillingJump to Next Ark Carried City David Gittite House Instead Move Obededom Obed-Edom O'bed-E'dom Remove Turned Turneth Unwilling Willing2 Samuel 6 1. David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,6. Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah 9. God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark 12. David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it; 16. for which Michal despises him 17. He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting 20. Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death Instead This word marks a pivotal decision by David. The Hebrew root here is "tachath," which often implies a substitution or an alternative course of action. David's choice to redirect the Ark of the Covenant reflects a moment of humility and reverence, acknowledging the holiness of God and the need for careful stewardship of sacred objects. This decision underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance and respecting His holiness in our lives. he took it to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who sought to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, the City of David. His initial attempt was halted due to the death of Uzzah, which led to a temporary change in plans. 2. The Ark of the LORD A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its movement was a significant event, symbolizing God's blessing and presence. 3. City of David Another name for Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, where David intended to establish the Ark to signify God's centrality in the nation's life. 4. Obed-edom the Gittite A Levite from the city of Gath who temporarily housed the Ark of the LORD. His household was blessed during the Ark's stay, demonstrating God's favor. 5. The House of Obed-edom The location where the Ark was kept for three months, during which time Obed-edom and his household experienced God's blessings. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe Ark represented God's holy presence. We must approach God with reverence and respect, understanding the seriousness of His holiness. God's Blessings through Obedience Obed-edom's household was blessed because of the Ark's presence. Similarly, when we align our lives with God's will, we open ourselves to His blessings. God's Sovereignty in Our Plans David's initial plan was interrupted, reminding us that God's ways and timing are perfect. We should remain flexible and open to His leading. Hospitality and Stewardship Obed-edom's willingness to host the Ark demonstrates the importance of being good stewards of what God entrusts to us, whether it be His presence, resources, or opportunities.(10) Obed-edom the Gittite.--He was a Levite, but whether of the family of Kohath or of Merari is uncertain, since at this time the name appears in both these families (see for Merari, 1Chronicles 15:17-18, and for Kohath, 1Chronicles 26:1; 1Chronicles 26:4; 1Chronicles 26:8; 1Chronicles 26:13-15). The one hero mentioned was a Gittite, i.e., born at, or belonging to, Gath-rimmon, a Levitical city on the confines of Dan and Manasseh (Joshua 21:24-25). One of these Levites is described as "the son of Jeduthun" (1Chronicles 16:38, where both are mentioned), and as Jeduthun probably belonged to the family of Merari, it is probable that the one here mentioned was called "the Gittite" for distinction's sake, and belonged to the family of Kohath, to which Gath-rimmon belonged (Joshua 21:20). Moreover, it is said of the Obed-edom of 1Chronicles 26:4-5, that "God blessed him," which seems to refer to this passage. The name, although a singular one (servant of Edom) was not uncommon, and was also borne by one having charge of the vessels of the sanctuary in the days of King Amaziah (2Chronicles 25:24). The Obed-edoms of David's time were porters of the Tabernacle, Levitical musicians, and took an active part in bringing the ark to Jerusalem, and afterwards in ministering before it (1Chronicles 15:16; 1Chronicles 15:18; 1Chronicles 15:21; 1Chronicles 15:24; 1Chronicles 16:4-5; 1Chronicles 16:37-38; 1Chronicles 26:1; 1Chronicles 26:4; 1Chronicles 26:13-15). . . . Verse 10. - Obed-Edom. We find two Levites of this name among David's officials - one belonging to the family of Merari, a singer and doorkeeper for the ark (1 Chronicles 15:18, 21, 24); the other of the family of Korah (1 Chronicles 26:4, 5). And as it is there said that "God blessed him," he probably it was into whose house the ark was taken. He is called a Gittite, because he belonged to Gath-Rimmon, a Levitical city in the tribe of Dan (Joshua 19:45; Joshua 21:24). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So heדָוִ֗ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was unwilling אָבָ֣ה (’ā·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent to move לְהָסִ֥יר (lə·hā·sîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside the ark אֲר֥וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the City עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David; דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse instead, he took דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse it aside וַיַּטֵּ֣הוּ (way·yaṭ·ṭê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend to the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Obed-edom אֱד֖וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5654: Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name the Gittite. הַגִּתִּֽי׃ (hag·git·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1663: Gittite -- an inhabitant of Gath Links 2 Samuel 6:10 NIV2 Samuel 6:10 NLT 2 Samuel 6:10 ESV 2 Samuel 6:10 NASB 2 Samuel 6:10 KJV 2 Samuel 6:10 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 6:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 6:10 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 6:10 French Bible 2 Samuel 6:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 6:10 So David would not remove the ark (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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