2 Samuel 6:5
“And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor,.... Who is called Chidon, Ch1 13:9; he seems to have had two names; or it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Played - i. e. danced to music vocal and instrumental (see Jdg 16:25 note). Cornets - Rather, from the etymology of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
On all manner of instruments made of fir wood - This place should be corrected from the parallel place, Ch1 13:8 : "All…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 6:1-5
We have not heard a word of the ark since it was lodged in Kirjath-jearim, immediately after its return out of its…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
played The word denotes a dance accompanied by music, such as frequently formed part of a religious festival. Cp. 1Sa…
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