Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and David sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings before the LORD. New Living Translation They brought the Ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the special tent David had prepared for it. And David sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD. English Standard Version And they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Berean Standard Bible So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. King James Bible And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. New King James Version So they brought the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. New American Standard Bible Now they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. NASB 1995 So they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. NASB 1977 So they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible And they brought in the ark of Yahweh and placed it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh. Amplified Bible They brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Christian Standard Bible They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in the LORD’s presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent David had set up for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in the LORD’s presence. American Standard Version And they brought in the ark of Jehovah, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before Jehovah. Contemporary English Version They put the chest inside a tent that David had set up for it. David worshiped the LORD by sacrificing animals and burning them on an altar, English Revised Version And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men carrying the ark set it in its place inside the tent David had put up for it. David sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in the LORD's presence. Good News Translation They brought the Box and put it in its place in the Tent that David had set up for it. Then he offered sacrifices and fellowship offerings to the LORD. International Standard Version They brought in the ark of the LORD, set it in place inside the tent that David had erected for it, and David sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings in the presence of the LORD. NET Bible They brought the ark of the LORD and put it in its place in the middle of the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before the LORD. New Heart English Bible And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had set up for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. World English Bible They brought in Yahweh’s ark, and set it in its place in the middle of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they bring in the Ark of YHWH, and set it up in its place, in the midst of the tent which David has spread out for it, and David causes burnt-offerings and peace-offerings to ascend before YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And they bring in the ark of Jehovah, and set it up in its place, in the midst of the tent which David hath spread out for it, and David causeth to ascend burnt-offerings before Jehovah, and peace-offerings. Smith's Literal Translation And they will bring in the ark of Jehovah, and set it in its place in the midst of the tent which David stretched out for it: and David will bring up a burnt-offering before Jehovah and peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they brought the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle, which David had pitched for it: and David offered holocausts, and peace offerings before the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And they led in the ark of the Lord. And they set it in its place in the middle of the tabernacle, which David had pitched for it. And David offered holocausts and peace offerings in the sight of the Lord. New American Bible They brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place within the tent which David had pitched for it. Then David sacrificed burnt offerings and communion offerings before the LORD. New Revised Standard Version They brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and offerings of well-being before the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bibleland they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they brought the ark of LORD JEHOVAH and they set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And David offered up sacrifices and peace offerings before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they bring the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle which David pitched for it: and David offered whole-burnt-offerings before the Lord, and peace-offerings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Michal's Contempt for David16As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. 17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 18When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 16:1 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. 1 Kings 8:6 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. Exodus 40:2-3 “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. 1 Chronicles 15:1 David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 1 Chronicles 15:25-28 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 16:39-40 And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon / to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep. 1 Kings 8:5 There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 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 16:37-38 So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. 1 Chronicles 21:29 For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, 1 Chronicles 22:19 Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: 2 Chronicles 1:4 Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the middle of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. they brought 1 Chronicles 15:1 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. 1 Chronicles 16:1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. 2 Chronicles 1:4 But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. pitched [heb] stretched 1 Kings 8:5,62-65 And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude… 2 Chronicles 5:6 Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude. 2 Chronicles 7:5-7 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God… Jump to Previous Ark Ascend Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Causeth David Fellowship Inside Midst Offered Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Pitched Sacrificed Spread Tabernacle TentJump to Next Ark Ascend Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Causeth David Fellowship Inside Midst Offered Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Pitched Sacrificed Spread Tabernacle Tent2 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 So they brought the ark of the LORD The Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest built by the Israelites under the guidance of Moses, symbolized God's presence among His people. Its journey to Jerusalem marked a significant moment in Israel's history, as it was being brought to the city that would become the political and spiritual center of the nation. The Ark had been captured by the Philistines and later returned, but it had remained outside of Jerusalem until this event. This act fulfilled David's desire to establish Jerusalem not only as the political capital but also as the religious heart of Israel. and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who orchestrated the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His actions reflect his deep desire to honor God and establish a central place of worship. 2. The Ark of the LORD A sacred chest that represented the presence and covenant of God with Israel. Its return to Jerusalem was a significant spiritual and national event. 3. The Tent A temporary dwelling place for the Ark, set up by David in Jerusalem. This tent symbolizes the preparation and reverence for God's presence. 4. Burnt Offerings Sacrifices made to atone for sin and express devotion to God. These offerings signify a renewal of commitment and worship. 5. Peace Offerings Sacrifices that symbolize fellowship and thanksgiving to God. They represent the restored relationship between God and His people. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe Ark's placement in the tent underscores the importance of preparing a place for God in our lives. We should approach God with reverence and intentionality. Worship as a Priority David's actions demonstrate that worship should be central in our lives. We are called to prioritize our relationship with God through regular worship and devotion. Sacrificial Living The offerings made before the LORD remind us of the need for sacrificial living. We are to offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1). Community and Fellowship The peace offerings highlight the importance of community and fellowship in worship. We are encouraged to cultivate relationships that honor God and reflect His love. God's Faithfulness The return of the Ark signifies God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to be with His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 6:17?2. How does 2 Samuel 6:17 demonstrate reverence in worship practices today? 3. What significance does the "tent" have in understanding God's presence among His people? 4. How can we apply David's example of worship in our daily lives? 5. What connections exist between 2 Samuel 6:17 and the New Testament teachings on worship? 6. How does setting the ark "in its place" reflect obedience to God's instructions? 7. Why was the Ark of the LORD placed inside the tent in 2 Samuel 6:17? 8. What significance does the Ark hold in 2 Samuel 6:17 for Israel's worship practices? 9. How does 2 Samuel 6:17 reflect David's relationship with God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6? 11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 12. Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God’s power in the sanctuary—how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary? 13. What does the tabernacle of David refer to? 14. (Psalm 26:8) How can David refer to God’s sanctuary when the temple was not yet built in his lifetime? What Does 2 Samuel 6:17 Mean So they brought the ark of the LORDThe ark symbolized God’s throne among His people (Exodus 25:22). Bringing it up to Jerusalem fulfilled David’s longing for the nation’s worship to be centered on the Lord’s manifest presence (2 Samuel 6:2; Psalm 132:5). After the earlier tragedy with Uzzah (2 Samuel 6:6-7), the people now carry the ark as prescribed, showing reverence and obedience (Numbers 4:15; 1 Chronicles 15:12-15). and set it in its place Placing the ark signaled completion and stability. What once wandered through the wilderness now found a home in Israel’s capital (Joshua 18:1). This act pointed forward to the temple Solomon would later build, where the ark would rest permanently (1 Kings 8:6-11). It illustrates how God desires ordered, intentional worship rather than haphazard enthusiasm. inside the tent that David had pitched for it David’s tent, distinct from Moses’ tabernacle still at Gibeon (1 Chronicles 16:39-40), created immediate access for continual praise (Psalm 27:4-6). This simple structure reminded Israel that God values a heart of worship above elaborate buildings (Isaiah 66:1-2). The “tent of David” later becomes a prophetic picture of restored worship in Christ (Acts 15:16-17). Then David offered burnt offerings Burnt offerings were wholly consumed on the altar, symbolizing complete surrender to God (Leviticus 1:9). David leads by example, yielding every aspect of national life to the Lord. The king’s worship underscores that political authority must remain under divine authority (Deuteronomy 17:18-20). and peace offerings Peace (or fellowship) offerings expressed gratitude and celebrated covenant communion (Leviticus 3:1-5; 7:11-15). Portions were shared in a joyous meal, fostering unity among worshipers (Deuteronomy 12:7). By coupling peace offerings with burnt offerings, David models both consecration and rejoicing—total devotion and shared delight. before the LORD Everything occurs “before the LORD,” highlighting personal accountability and relational nearness (Genesis 17:1; Psalm 116:9). Jerusalem becomes the focal point where heaven meets earth, anticipating the ultimate Mediator who brings us into God’s presence (Hebrews 10:19-22). summary 2 Samuel 6:17 captures a watershed moment: God’s throne is established in Jerusalem, worship is restored to biblical order, and the king himself leads the nation in wholehearted sacrifice and joyful fellowship. The verse teaches that true worship centers on God’s presence, follows His instructions, and blends reverent surrender with celebratory communion. (17) The tabernacle.--Not the tabernacle made for it in the wilderness, and which seems to have been now at Gibeon, but a special tent which David, as is immediately added, had prepared for it.Verse 17. - In the midst of the tabernacle (i.e. tent). This tent would he arranged as nearly as possible like that erected by Moses in the wilderness. The ark would be placed in the holy of holies, a shrine probably of cedar-wood, and the burnt offerings and peace offerings would then be offered and would consecrate the whole. When it is said that David offered them, it means that the sacrifices were at his cost and by his command.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they broughtוַיָּבִ֜אוּ (way·yā·ḇi·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and set וַיַּצִּ֤גוּ (way·yaṣ·ṣi·ḡū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3322: To place permanently it אֹתוֹ֙ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case in its place בִּמְקוֹמ֔וֹ (bim·qō·w·mōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition inside בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the tent הָאֹ֔הֶל (hā·’ō·hel) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that David דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse had pitched נָטָה־ (nā·ṭāh-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend for it. ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Then David דָּוִ֥ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse offered וַיַּ֨עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively burnt offerings עֹל֛וֹת (‘ō·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and peace offerings וּשְׁלָמִֽים׃ (ū·šə·lā·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD. יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Samuel 6:17 NIV2 Samuel 6:17 NLT 2 Samuel 6:17 ESV 2 Samuel 6:17 NASB 2 Samuel 6:17 KJV 2 Samuel 6:17 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 6:17 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 6:17 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 6:17 French Bible 2 Samuel 6:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 6:17 They brought in the ark of Yahweh (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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