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Version</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with joyful shouting and the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of Yahweh with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel were bringing the ark of the LORD up [to the City of David] with shouts [of joy] and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He and the whole house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of the ram’s horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He and the whole house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of the ram&#8217s horn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He and everyone else were celebrating by shouting and blowing horns while the chest was being carried along. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He and the entire nation of Israel brought the ark of the LORD with shouts of joy and the sounding of rams' horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so he and all the Israelites took the Covenant Box up to Jerusalem with shouts of joy and the sound of trumpets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and the entire assembly of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and trumpet blasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD, shouting and blowing trumpets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And David and all Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up Yahweh’s ark with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and David and all the house of Israel are bringing up the Ark of YHWH with shouting, and with the voice of a horn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and David and all the house of Israel are bringing up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the voice of a trumpet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of Jehovah with shouts and with the voice of the trumpet,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David and all the house of Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And David, and all the house of Israel, were leading the ark of the testament of the Lord, with jubilation and the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts of joy and sound of horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David and all Israel brought up the ark of LORD JEHOVAH with shouting and with the sound of the shophar<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of a trumpet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1568" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/6.htm">The Ark Brought to Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">while he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ma·‘ă·lîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">brought up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: biṯ·rū·‘āh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">with shouting</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: ū·ḇə·qō·wl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">and the sounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: šō·w·p̄ār (N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">of the ram’s horn.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">1 Chronicles 15:28</a></span><br />So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Psalm 47:5</a></span><br />God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalm 68:24-27</a></span><br />They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1-3</a></span><br />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. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">1 Chronicles 16:7-36</a></span><br />On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: / “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-6</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a></span><br />Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a></span><br />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. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">1 Chronicles 16:42</a></span><br />Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">Psalm 132:8-9</a></span><br />Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. / May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Psalm 24:7-10</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a></span><br />And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.</p><p class="hdg">David </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16,25,28</a></b></br> And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren <i>to be</i> the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10,11</a></b></br> And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1,5,6</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph… </p><p class="hdg">the sound</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">Numbers 10:1-10</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4,5</a></b></br> And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3</a></b></br> Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-14.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/acts/22-23.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-17.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-18.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">for which Michal despises him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>while he and all the house of Israel</b><br>This phrase refers to King David and the collective people of Israel. David, as the anointed king, leads the nation in a significant religious event. The "house of Israel" signifies the unity of the tribes under David's leadership, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and national identity. This event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as the Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence, is being brought to Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of the nation.<p><b>brought up the ark of the LORD</b><br>The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It symbolized God's covenant with Israel and His presence among them. The act of bringing up the Ark to Jerusalem signifies the establishment of Jerusalem as the religious heart of Israel. This event fulfills David's desire to make the city not only the political capital but also the spiritual center, foreshadowing the future temple built by Solomon. The Ark's journey also echoes the Israelites' earlier travels, reminding them of God's guidance and faithfulness.<p><b>with shouting</b><br>The shouting represents the people's joy and reverence as they celebrate the Ark's arrival. This expression of worship is communal and exuberant, reflecting the deep spiritual significance of the event. Shouting in biblical times often accompanied significant religious ceremonies and victories, as seen in <a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a> during the fall of Jericho. It symbolizes triumph, celebration, and the acknowledgment of God's mighty acts.<p><b>and the sounding of the ram’s horn</b><br>The ram's horn, or shofar, was used in Israel for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, signaling, and warfare. Its sound here underscores the sacredness of the occasion and serves as a call to worship. The use of the shofar is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Leviticus 25:9</a> during the Year of Jubilee and in the battle of Jericho. It signifies God's presence and power, and its use in this context highlights the Ark's importance and the divine approval of the event.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel who is leading the procession to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His leadership and worship are central to this event.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_israel.htm">The House of Israel</a></b><br>Represents the collective people of Israel who are participating in the celebration and worship as the Ark is brought to its new resting place.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_lord.htm">The Ark of the LORD</a></b><br>A sacred chest that holds the tablets of the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city of David, where the Ark is being brought, signifying the establishment of Jerusalem as the spiritual and political center of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shouts_and_the_sound_of_the_trumpet.htm">Shouts and the Sound of the Trumpet</a></b><br>Expressions of joy and celebration, indicating the communal worship and reverence for God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>David's example shows the importance of worshiping God with enthusiasm and reverence. Worship should be a central part of our lives, reflecting our love and gratitude for God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>The participation of "all the house of Israel" emphasizes the power of communal worship. As believers, we are called to gather together in unity to celebrate and honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence for God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark symbolizes God's presence, reminding us to approach God with reverence and awe. Our worship should reflect a deep respect for His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_expression.htm">Joyful Expression</a></b><br>The shouts and trumpet sounds illustrate the joy that comes from being in God's presence. Our worship should be marked by joy and celebration, reflecting the goodness of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>David's role as a leader in worship highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide others in honoring God. Whether in church or at home, we are called to lead by example in our worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">while he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָוִד֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brought up</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲר֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with shouts</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּתְרוּעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(biṯ·rū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the sound</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְק֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the trumpets.</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹפָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·p̄ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cornet, curved horn</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 6:15 So David and all the house (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>