1David znovu shromáždil všechny vybrané muže z Izraele, celkem třicet tisíc. 2David a všechen lid, který byl s ním, vstal a šel z Baalímu v Judsku, aby odtamtud přinesli Boží truhlu, která se nazývá jménem, jménem Hospodina zástupů, sedícího na cherubech. 3Naložili Boží truhlu na nový vůz a vezli ji z Abínádabova domu, který je na kopci. Ten nový vůz vedli Uza a Achjó, synové Abínádabovi. 4Vezli ji z Abínádabova domu, který je na kopci, Uza šel u Boží truhly. Achjó šel před truhlou. 5David a celý dům izraelský se radovali před Hospodinem a hráli na všelijaké nástroje z cypřišového dřeva, na lyry, harfy, tamburíny, chřestítka a činely. 6Když přišli k Nákonovu humnu, sáhl Uza na Boží truhlu a podržel ji, protože voli opustili cestu. 7Hospodinův hněv vzplál proti Uzovi a Bůh ho tam pro neúctu zabil. Zemřel tam u Boží truhly. 8David se rozzlobil kvůli tomu, že se Hospodin prudce obořil na Uzu. To místo se nazývá dodnes Peres-uza. 9Toho dne se David začal bát Hospodina a řekl: Jak může vejít ke mně Hospodinova truhla? 10Proto si David nechtěl Hospodinovu truhlu vzít k sobě do Města Davidova. David ji odsunul do domu Obéd-edóma Gatského. 11Hospodinova truhla zůstala v domě Obéd-edóma Gatského tři měsíce a Hospodin žehnal Obéd-edómovi i celému jeho domu. 12Králi Davidovi bylo oznámeno: Hospodin kvůli Boží truhle požehnal domu Obéd-edóma i všemu, co mu patří. Nato David šel a s radostí vynesl Boží truhlu z domu Obéd-edómova do Města Davidova. 13I stalo se, že když ti, kteří nesli Hospodinovu truhlu, ušli šest kroků, obětoval býka a vykrmené dobytče. 14David tancoval ze vší síly před Hospodinem; David byl přepásán lněným efódem. 15Tak David a celý dům izraelský přinášeli Hospodinovu truhlu s radostným křikem a za zvuku beraního rohu. 16I stalo se, že když Hospodinova truhla vstupovala do Města Davidova, Míkal, dcera Saulova, se rozhlížela z okna a uviděla krále Davida, jak poskakuje a tancuje před Hospodinem, a pohrdla jím ve svém srdci. 17Přinesli Hospodinovu truhlu a postavili ji na její místo uprostřed stanu, který pro ni David postavil. Pak David přinesl před Hospodinem zápalné a pokojné oběti. 18Když David dokončil přinášení zápalných a pokojných obětí, požehnal lidu ve jménu Hospodina zástupů. 19Nato podělil všechen lid, celé množství Izraelců, muže i ženy, každému dal jeden bochník chleba, jeden datlový koláč a jeden hrozinkový koláč. Pak se všechen lid rozešel domů. 20Když se David vracel, aby pozdravil svou rodinu, vyšla mu naproti Míkal, dcera Saulova, a řekla: Jak se dnes izraelský král oslavil, když se dnes odhaloval před otrokyněmi svých otroků, jako se odhalují jen nějací blázni. 21David Míkal odpověděl: Před Hospodinem, který mě vyvolil místo tvého otce a místo celého tvého domu a ustanovil mě vévodou nad Hospodinovým lidem, nad Izraelem, před Hospodinem se budu radovat. 22I kdybych byl ještě více zlehčován a byl ponížený ve svých očích, otrokyněmi, o kterých jsi mluvila, jimi budu oslavován. 23Míkal, dcera Saulova, neměla děti až do dne své smrti.
Jamieson Fausset Brown Bible Commentary 1 DAVID FETCHES THE ARK FROM KIRJATH-JEARIM ON A NEW CART. (
2Sam 6:1-5)
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel--(See
2Sam 5:1). The object of this second assembly was to commence a national movement for establishing the ark in Jerusalem, after it had continued nearly fifty years in the house of Abinadab (see on
1Chr 13:1).
2 from Baale of Judah--A very large force of picked men were selected for this important work lest the undertaking might be opposed or obstructed by the Philistines. Besides, a great concourse of people accompanied them out of veneration for the sacred article. The journey to Baale, which is related (
1Chr 13:6), is here presupposed, and the historian describes the course of the procession from that place to the capital.
3 they set the ark of God upon a new cart--or a covered wagon (see on
1Sam 6:7). This was a hasty and inconsiderate procedure, in violation of an express statute (see on
Num 4:15 and see
Num 7:9;
Num 18:3).
6 UZZAH SMITTEN. (
2Sam 6:6-11)
they came to Nachon's threshing-floor--or Chidon's (
1Chr 13:9). The Chaldee version renders the words, "came to the place prepared for the reception of the ark," that is, near the city of David (
2Sam 6:13).
the oxen shook it--or, "stumbled" (
1Chr 13:9). Fearing that the ark was in danger of being overturned, Uzzah, under the impulse of momentary feeling, laid hold of it to keep it steady. Whether it fell and crushed him, or some sudden disease attacked him, he fell dead upon the spot. This melancholy occurrence not only threw a cloud over the joyous scene, but entirely stopped the procession; for the ark was left where it then was, in the near neighborhood of the capital. It is of importance to observe the proportionate severity of the punishments attending the profanation of the ark. The Philistines suffered by diseases, from which they were relieved by their oblations, because the law had not been given to them [
1Sam 5:8-12]; the Bethshemites also suffered, but not fatally [
1Sam 6:19]; their error proceeded from ignorance or inadvertency. But Uzzah, who was a Levite, and well instructed, suffered death for his breach of the law. The severity of Uzzah's fate may seem to us too great for the nature and degree of the offense. But it does not become us to sit in judgment on the dispensations of God; and, besides, it is apparent that the divine purpose was to inspire awe of His majesty, a submission to His law, and a profound veneration for the symbols and ordinances of His worship.
9 David was afraid of the Lord that day, &c.--His feelings on this alarming judgment were greatly excited on various accounts, dreading that the displeasure of God had been provoked by the removal of the ark, that the punishment would be extended to himself and people, and that they might fall into some error or neglect during the further conveyance of the ark. He resolved, therefore, to wait for more light and direction as to the path of duty. An earlier consultation by Urim would have led him right at the first, whereas in this perplexity and distress, he was reaping the fruits of inconsideration and neglect.
11 Obed-edom the Gittite--a Levite (
1Chr 15:18,
1Chr 15:21,
1Chr 15:24;
1Chr 16:5;
1Chr 26:4). He is called a Gittite, either from his residence at Gath, or more probably from Gath-rimmon, one of the Levitical cities (
Josh 21:24-
Josh 21:25).
12 DAVID AFTERWARDS BRINGS THE ARK TO ZION. (
2Sam 6:12-19)
it was told king David, saying, The Lord hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God--The lapse of three months not only restored the agitated mind of the monarch to a tranquil and settled tone, but led him to a discovery of his former error. Having learned that the ark was kept in its temporary resting-place not only without inconvenience or danger, but with great advantage, he resolved forthwith to remove it to the capital, with the observance of all due form and solemnity (
1Chr 15:1-13). It was transported now on the shoulders of the priests, who had been carefully prepared for the work, and the procession was distinguished by extraordinary solemnities and demonstrations of joy.
13 when they that bare the ark . . . had gone six paces--Some think that four altars were hastily raised for the offering of sacrifices at the distance of every six paces (but see on
1Chr 15:26).
14 David danced before the Lord--The Hebrews, like other ancient people, had their sacred dances, which were performed on their solemn anniversaries and other great occasions of commemorating some special token of the divine goodness and favor.
with all his might--intimating violent efforts of leaping, and divested of his royal mantle (in a state of undress), conduct apparently unsuitable to the gravity of age or the dignity of a king. But it was unquestionably done as an act of religious homage, his attitudes and dress being symbolic, as they have always been in Oriental countries, of penitence, joy, thankfulness, and devotion. [See on
1Chr 15:27.]
17 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--The old tabernacle remained at Gibeon (
1Chr 16:39;
1Chr 21:29;
2Chr 1:3). Probably it was not removed because it was too large for the temporary place the king had appropriated, and because he contemplated the building of a temple.
18 he blessed the people--in the double character of prophet and king (see
1Kgs 8:55-56). [See on
1Chr 16:2.]
19 cake of bread--unleavened and slender.
a good piece of flesh--roast beef.
20 MICHAL'S BARRENNESS. (
2Sam 6:20-23)
Michal . . . came out to meet David, &c.--Proud of her royal extraction, she upbraided her husband for lowering the dignity of the crown and acting more like a buffoon than a king. But her taunting sarcasm was repelled in a manner that could not be agreeable to her feelings while it indicated the warm piety and gratitude of David.
