1 Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
2 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubim.
3 And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
5 And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
6 And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
7 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
8 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.
9 And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?
10 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.
11 And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.
12 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.
13 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
14 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.
17 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.
18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.
19 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.
20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!
21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.
22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honor.
23 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.
In chapter 6 of the book of 2 Samuel in the KJV Holy Bible, we see the continuation of King David's reign as he brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark had been captured by the Philistines and returned to the Israelites, but it had been left in the house of Abinadab for 20 years. David, now firmly established as king, decides to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel and the city designated by God to be the location of the temple.
David gathers 30,000 chosen men of Israel to accompany him on this journey, and they set out towards the house of Abinadab to retrieve the Ark. As they are carrying the Ark on a new cart, the oxen stumble and Uzzah, one of the men accompanying the Ark, reaches out to steady it. However, God strikes Uzzah dead for his irreverence towards the Ark.
This incident causes David to fear the Lord and he decides to leave the Ark at the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months. During this time, Obed-edom and his household are blessed by the presence of the Ark.
After three months, David decides to bring the Ark to Jerusalem once again. This time, he does it the proper way, with the Levites carrying the Ark on their shoulders and offering sacrifices and burnt offerings along the way. David himself dances and rejoices before the Lord, wearing a linen ephod, much to the disdain of his wife Michal.
As the Ark is brought into the city, David offers more sacrifices and blesses the people. He also distributes food and wine to all the people of Israel. The chapter ends with David returning to bless his household, but Michal confronts him and scorns him for his actions, causing her to become barren for the rest of her life.
There are several main themes that can be seen in chapter 6 of 2 Samuel:
Chapter 6 of 2 Samuel serves as a reminder of the holiness and reverence that should be given to God and His commands. It also highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions and the role of the Levites in the worship and service of God.
The incident with Uzzah serves as a reminder that God's commands should not be taken lightly and that there are consequences for disobedience. On the other hand, the blessings and joy that come from following God's commands are seen when David brings the Ark to Jerusalem in the proper way.
The celebration and rejoicing of God's presence among His people shows the importance of acknowledging and honoring God in our lives. It also serves as a reminder of the joy and blessings that come from having a relationship with Him.
The contrast between David and Michal highlights the importance of having a heart that is aligned with God's will and understanding His holiness. Michal's punishment of barrenness serves as a warning against disrespect and scorn towards God and His commands.
In summary, chapter 6 of 2 Samuel emphasizes the importance of reverence and obedience towards God and His commands. It also serves as a reminder of the blessings and joy that come from having a relationship with Him and acknowledging His presence in our lives.
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