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 cherubims.
What does 2 Samuel 6:2 mean?
God is present with the souls of his people, when they want the outward tokens of his presence; but now David is settled in the throne, the honour of the ark begins to revive.
Key themes
Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 6:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- David Person
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Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Ark Object
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Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.
- Baale-judah Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Deir el Azar.