2 Samuel 6:1
2 Samuel 6:1 in Multiple Translations
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
And David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;
Once again David called up all the specially chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in total.
Againe Dauid gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, euen thirtie thousand,
And David gathered again every chosen one in Israel, thirty thousand,
David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
Again, David assembled all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand,
And David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
Then David chose 30,000 Israeli men and gathered them together.
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2 Samuel 6:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
ע֥וֹד
דָּוִ֛ד
אֶת
כָּל
בָּח֥וּר
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
אָֽלֶף
וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ע֥וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
דָּוִ֛ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בָּח֥וּר
bâchar
H977
to choose
V-Qal-Inf-c
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 6:1
וַ/יֹּ֨סֶף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
ע֥וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
דָּוִ֛ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בָּח֥וּר
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 6:1
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:1
Context — David Fetches the Ark
1David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.
2And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. 3They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 13:1–4 | Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:1 | At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 13:6–14 | David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day. That day David feared God and asked, “How can I ever bring the ark of God to me?” 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 132:1–6 | O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ” We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 5:1 | Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. |
2 Samuel 6:1 Summary
This verse tells us that David gathered thirty thousand of the best men in Israel to help him bring the ark of God to Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:2. The ark was a special box that represented God's presence, and David wanted to make sure it was treated with respect and care, as commanded in Exodus 25:10-22. By assembling a large group of chosen men, David was able to show his reverence for God and his desire to worship Him, as seen in Psalm 95:6. This verse reminds us that we should always prioritize worship and reverence for God in our lives, just like David did, and trust in His presence and guidance, as promised in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David assemble thirty thousand chosen men of Israel?
David assembled the chosen men of Israel to bring up the ark of God, which is a symbol of God's presence, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:2, and to worship Him, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
What is the significance of the number thirty thousand in this verse?
The number thirty thousand may signify a large and representative group of Israelites, but the exact significance is not clear, however, it is known that David was a man after God's own heart, as stated in 1 Samuel 13:14, and his actions were guided by his desire to please God.
How does this verse relate to David's previous attempts to bring up the ark of God?
This verse is a continuation of David's efforts to bring up the ark of God, which was previously attempted in 1 Chronicles 13:1-14, but was unsuccessful due to the death of Uzzah, and now David is trying again with a larger group of chosen men.
What can we learn from David's leadership in this verse?
We can learn that David was a leader who sought to involve others in his efforts to worship and serve God, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:1, and that he was willing to take bold action to achieve his goals, as stated in Joshua 1:9, and that he trusted in God's presence and guidance, as promised in Isaiah 41:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can assemble a group of like-minded believers to worship and serve God, just like David did in this verse?
- How can I apply David's leadership principles to my own life and ministry, and what are some potential challenges that I may face?
- What are some ways that I can ensure that my actions and decisions are guided by a desire to please God, rather than my own desires or motivations?
- How can I learn from David's mistakes and successes in his attempts to bring up the ark of God, and apply those lessons to my own life and ministry?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:1
Again, David gathered together all [the] chosen [men] of Israel, thirty thousand.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:1
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 6 David fetcheth the ark with much people and great joy out of the house of Abinadab, . Uzzah laying hold of the ark is slain of God: David is grieved; carries the ark into the house of Obed-edom, whom God blesseth for its sake, . David bringeth the ark into Zion with sacrifices; danceth before it; for which Michal despiseth him, . They place it in a tabernacle: he offereth to God; blesseth the people; giveth them presets, . Michal reproving David, he answereth her: she is childless to her death, . The stoutest and valiantest in his army and land, lest the Philistines should attempt to disturb them in this work.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
2 Samuel 6:1 Again, David gathered together all [the] chosen [men] of Israel, thirty thousand.Ver. 1. Again, David gathered.] That is the second time after that their first consultation about the bringing of the ark to Jerusalem had been interrupted by the invasion of the Philistines. Reformation ever meeteth with opposition. David was no sooner settled in his kingdom, but he thinks of settling religion and God’ s sincere service: which popular men should esteem as silver, noblemen as gold, princes prize as pearls, as Aeneas Sylvius was wont to say of learning.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
(1) Again, David gathered.—The word “again” should be transposed: “David gathered together again”—referring to the former military musters. In 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, mention is made of the consultations with the leaders of Israel which preceded this gathering, and the gathering itself is there (2 Samuel 6:5) said to be of “all Israel.” But “all Israel” was evidently represented by the thirty thousand (the LXX. reads seventy thousand) of its more prominent men.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
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. David, being alarmed, carries the ark to the house of Obed-edom, 8-10. Here it remained three months; and God prospered Obed-edom, in whose house it was deposited, 11. David, hearing of this, brings the ark, with sacrifices and solemn rejoicings, to Jerusalem, 12-15. Michal, seeing David dance before the ark, despises him, 16. He offers burnt-offerings and peace offerings, and deals among all the people, men and women, a cake of bread, a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine each, 17-19. Michal coming to meet him, and seeing him dance extravagantly before the ark, reproaches him for his conduct: he vindicates himself, reproves her, and she dies childless, 20-23. NOTES ON CHAP. VI Verse 1.
Thirty thousand.] This is supposed to have been a new levy; and thus he augmented his army by 30,000 fresh troops. The Septuagint has 70,000.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:1
1–11. Removal of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. Uzzah smitten for his irreverence 1. Again, David gathered together] And David gathered together again. “Again” refers either to the assembly convened for David’s coronation (ch. 2 Samuel 5:1-3), or to the muster for the Philistine war recorded in the verses immediately preceding (ch. 2 Samuel 5:17-25). A more elaborate account of David’s preparations for this ceremony is given in 1 Chronicles 13:1-5. We are there told how David consulted with the representatives of the people, and gathered a general assembly of the whole nation. This important step towards the re-establishment of religious worship must be a national act. The Chronicler’s object in writing leads him to give special attention to details of religious organization, where the writer of Samuel is content to condense his account into a single sentence. See Introd. Ch.
III. p. 22. thirty thousand] The smallness of the number may be explained if we suppose it to refer only to the “captains of thousands and hundreds and every leader” mentioned in 1 Chronicles 13:1. A general assembly of the people would have been much more numerous.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 6:1
Again - It should be, “and David again gathered,” etc., i. e.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1
1. All the chosen men of Israel — According to 1 Chronicles 13:1-5, David took counsel in this matter with all the chief men, and then “gathered all Israel together from Shihor of Egypt even unto the
Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:1
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God's Work to Be Done God's Way by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and the capture of the ark of God by the Philistines. The background of the story goes back to Eli, who was Orthodox but ha |
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Great Decisions of the Bible by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the tragedy of the church being preoccupied with trivial matters instead of focusing on the supernatural. He emphasizes the need for the chu |
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When Mercy Kills an Outstretched Hand by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the danger of hirelings in the pulpit who avoid addressing sin in the lives of their congregation. He emphasizes that when God is not present, |
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The Book of Ruth #1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Ruth as a contrast to the dark and tragic conditions described in the book of Judges. The speaker emphasizes that even in the mids |
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David's New Car - Part 1 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and the Ark of the Covenant. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in carrying out the Lord's work, contr |
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |
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Who Is Touching the Ark? - Leonard Ravenhill by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and not withholding His truth. He warns that there will come a time when God will judge those who ha |