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2 Samuel 6:13

2 Samuel 6:13
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And David danced before the Lord with all his might,.... That is, before the ark of the Lord; not a set dance, or along…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The meaning is, not that they sacrificed oxen and fatlings every six steps, which would have been impossible, but that…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 6:12-19

We have here the second attempt to bring the ark home to the city of David; and this succeeded, though the former…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

they that bare the ark of theLord] The requirements of the law were now duly observed, as is recorded at length in…