So David would not move Yahweh’s ark to be with him in David’s city; but David carried it aside into Obed-Edom the Gittite’s house.
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So David would not move Yahweh’s ark to be with him in David’s city; but David carried it aside into Obed-Edom the Gittite’s house.
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So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
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So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
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- 1 Chronicles 26:4-8 Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him. Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor. The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah. All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service: sixty-two of Obed-Edom.
- 2 Samuel 4:3 and the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and have lived as foreigners there until today).
- 2 Samuel 15:19 Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why do you also go with us? Return, and stay with the king; for you are a foreigner, and also an exile. Return to your own place.
- 2 Samuel 18:2 David sent the people out, a third part under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. The king said to the people, “I will also surely go out with you myself.”
- 1 Chronicles 13:13-14 So David didn’t move the ark with him into David’s city, but carried it aside into Obed-Edom the Gittite’s house. God’s ark remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months; and Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom’s house and all that he had.
- 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brothers of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
- 1 Chronicles 16:5 Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, with stringed instruments and with harps; and Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud;
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain Who was a Levite, and had dwelt in Gittaim,…
Who was a Levite, and had dwelt in Gittaim, 1 Chron. 15:25.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 2Sa 6:10 So David would not remove the ark…
2Sa 6:10 So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.
Ver. 10. So David would not remove.] For he taketh it for granted that it was not God’s will he should.
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Into the house of Obededom the Gittite,] i.e., Born in Gathrimmon, a city of priests, {Jos 21:24-25} and himself a Levite, a good man, and glad of such a guest as the ark, which he entertained cheerfully, and resolved to handle holily. Sancte magis quam scite, as he once said to the Vestalis Virgo.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain Which doubtless was done by the consent and desire…
Which doubtless was done by the consent and desire of the owner of it, who for the enjoyment of so great a privilege, was willing to expose himself to some hazard; and wisely considered that the late judgment was not to be imputed to the ark, but to Uzzah’s carelessness in managing it.
The Gittite: he was certainly a Levite, 1Ch 15:18,21,21; 16:5; 26:4, and here called a Gittite, either, first, from Gath of the Philistines, where he or his father might be born or have sojourned, which might be upon divers occasions; or, secondly, from Gath-rimmon, which was a Levitical city, Jos 21:24,25.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And the ark of the Lord continued in the…
And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months,.... David, and those with him, returned to their habitations, where they continued during this time:
and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household; him, and all his family, with spiritual blessings, and with an affluence of temporal good things; for godliness has the promise of this life, and of that which is to come; men are not losers but gainers, even in things temporal, for their attachment to the cause of religion, and the service of God, and their regard to that in their own houses, as well as in the house of God. Josephus (o) says, that Obededom was very poor before, and in a low condition, out of which he soon emerged, and came into affluent circumstances, so as to be taken notice of by his neighbours, and reported abroad; by which means David came to the hearing of it, as follows.
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(o) Antiqu. l. 7. c. 4. sect. 2.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain House of Obed-edom - Obed-edom knew what slaughter the…
House of Obed-edom - Obed-edom knew what slaughter the ark had made among the Philistines and the Bethshemites. He saw Uzzah struck dead; yet invites it to his house, and opens his doors without fear, knowing it was a savour of death, only to them that treated it ill. "O the courage, says Bishop Hall, of an honest and faithful heart! Nothing can make God otherwise than amiable to him: even his justice is lovely."
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 10. But David carried it aside] The house…
Verse 10. But David carried it aside] The house of Obed-edom appears to have been very near the city, which they were about to enter, but were prevented by this accident, and lodged the ark with the nearest friend.
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2Sa 6:10. David carried it to the house of Obed-edom, the Gittite — He is not called a Gittite from his being born in, or dwelling at, that Gath which was a city of the Philistines, but from Gath-rimmon, a Levitical city, Jos 21:24. For it is certain he was a Levite, 1Ch 15:18-24; 1Ch 16:5. Obed-edom knew what slaughter the ark had made among the Philistines and the Bethshemites; he saw Uzzah struck dead; yet invites it to his house, and opens his doors without fear, knowing it was a savour of death only to them that treated it ill. “O the courage,” says Bishop Hall, “of an honest and faithful heart! Nothing can make God otherwise than amiable to him; even his justice is lovely.”
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain Obed-edom was a Levite of the family of Merari,…
Obed-edom was a Levite of the family of Merari, being 1Ch 15:18-24; 1Ch 16:38 a son of Jeduthun, who was a Merarite. He was a porter, a player on the harp, and was one of the Levites especially designated to take part in the musical services on the occasion of bringing up the ark to Zion, and to minister before it when brought up. He is called a Gittite perhaps from Gath-Rimmon, in Manasseh, which belonged to the Kohathites Jos 21:25. Marriage with a Kohathite, or some other cause, would account for his dwelling in a Kohathite city.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain Gethite, a native of Geth-remmon, a Levitical city; (Josue…
Gethite, a native of Geth-remmon, a Levitical city; (Josue xxi. 24,) or he might have been born at Geth; (Calmet) or his father might have resided there a long time, (Serarius; Tirinus) unless he was there with David. (Salien) --- He was a Levite, 1 Paralipomenon xv. 18., and xvi. 5., and xxvi. 4. (Calmet)
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 10. Obed-edom — A Levite descended from Kohath, (see…
10. Obed-edom — A Levite descended from Kohath, (see 1Ch_26:8,) and afterwards honoured as one of the “doorkeepers for the ark.” 1Ch_15:24. His family long continued in the sanctuary service as keepers of the sacred vessels. 2Ch_25:24.
The Gittite — So called from the name of his birthplace, the Levitical city of Gath-rimmon in the tribe of Dan. Jos_19:45; Jos_21:24.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 10. Obed-edom the Gittite] Obed-edom was a Levite belonging…
10. Obed-edom the Gittite] Obed-edom was a Levite belonging to the family of the Korahites, who were descended from Kohath (1Ch_26:1; 1Ch_26:4-8; Num_16:1). He is called a Gittite probably because he was a native of the Levitical city of Gath-rimmon, in Dan or Manasseh, which was assigned to the Kohathites (Jos_21:24-25). Thus there was an appropriateness in his being chosen to take charge of the Ark, since he belonged to the family which was originally appointed to carry it from place to place (Num_4:15). The site of Gath-rimmon is not determined, but it seems to have been further from Jerusalem than Kirjath-jearim, and this appears to indicate either that Obed-edom had removed from his native place and was living near Jerusalem, or that “Perez-uzzah” was not far from Kirjath-jearim, and that the special fitness of Obed-edom to take charge of the Ark induced David to take it to his house, though at a greater distance from Jerusalem.
The name Obed-edom (= servant of Edom) is peculiar. It may possibly refer to the servitude of some member of the family to the Edomites.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (10) Obed-edom the Gittite.—He was a Levite, but whether…
(10) Obed-edom the Gittite.—He was a Levite, but whether of the family of Kohath or of Merari is uncertain, since at this time the name appears in both these families (see for Merari, 1Ch_15:17-18, and for Kohath, 1Ch_26:1; 1Ch_26:4; 1Ch_26:8; 1Ch_26:13-15). The one hero mentioned was a Gittite, i.e., born at, or belonging to, Gath-rimmon, a Levitical city on the confines of Dan and Manasseh (Jos_21:24-25). One of these Levites is described as “the son of Jeduthun” (1Ch_16:38, where both are mentioned), and as Jeduthun probably belonged to the family of Merari, it is probable that the one here mentioned was called “the Gittite” for distinction’s sake, and belonged to the family of Kohath, to which Gath-rimmon belonged (Jos_21:20). Moreover, it is said of the Obed-edom of 1Ch_26:4-5, that “God blessed him,” which seems to refer to this passage. The name, although a singular one (servant of Edom) was not uncommon, and was also borne by one having charge of the vessels of the sanctuary in the days of King Amaziah (2Ch_25:24). The Obed-edoms of David’s time were porters of the Tabernacle, Levitical musicians, and took an active part in bringing the ark to Jerusalem, and afterwards in ministering before it (1Ch_15:16; 1Ch_15:18; 1Ch_15:21; 1Ch_15:24; 1Ch_16:4-5; 1Ch_16:37-38; 1Ch_26:1; 1Ch_26:4; 1Ch_26:13-15).
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain Obed-Edom. We find two Levites of this name among…
Obed-Edom. We find two Levites of this name among David"s officials one belonging to the family of Merari, a singer and doorkeeper for the ark; (1Ch_15:18, 1Ch_15:21, 1Ch_15:24) the other of the family of Korah. (1Ch_26:4, 1Ch_26:5) And as it is there said that "God blessed him," he probably it was into whose house the ark was taken. He is called a Gittite, because he belonged to Gath-Rimmon, a Levitical city in the tribe of Dan. (Jos_19:45 Jos_21:24)
Vers. 10, 11 (THE HOUSE OF OBEDEDOM.) (1Ch_13:13, 1Ch_13:14)
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The ark received with a right spirit.
By means of the ark "the thoughts of many hearts" were "revealed." Whilst Uzzah treated it with irreverence, and David regarded it with dread, Obed-Edom the Gittite (of Gath-rimmon) received it" with reverence and godly fear." He was a Levite, and (like Samuel) of the sons of Korah, a branch of the Kohathites, whose office it was to "bear upon their shoulders" (Num_7:9) and is subsequently mentioned as porter (musician), and doorkeeper of the ark. (1Ch_15:18, 1Ch_15:21, 24 16:5, 38; perhaps "the son of Jeduthun He did not seek to have the ark placed under his care; but, when requested by the king, he was not afraid to receive it, well knowing "that, although God is a consuming fire to those who treat him with irreverence, he is infinite in mercy to those who obey him." "Oh, the courage of an honest and faithful heart!" (Hall). The ark in the house of Obed-Edom may be considered as representing religion in the home; and wherever it truly dwells there is:
1. A consciousness of the presence of God; of which the ark was the divinely ordained symbol As often as he and his household looked upon the sacred vessel, mysteriously veiled with its blue covering, they would be the more deeply impressed with the conviction of that presence. We have no longer the symbol; but we have the spiritual reality which it signified; the one is taken away that the other may be more fully recognized, and its recognition cannot but produce in the home thoughtfulness, reverence, and self-restraint.
2. Obedience to his commandments; which were deposited in the ark. (2Ch_2:10) The Law must be written on the fleshy tablets of the heart; made the rule of life; and diligently taught to the children. (Deu_6:4-9) The sins which it forbids will thus be avoided, the virtues which it enjoins practised; "righteousness, goodness, and truth," the foundation on which the home is built; and the will of God being recognized as supreme, order and harmony will prevail.
3. Confidence in his mercy; according to the appointed method of reconciliation set forth by the mercy seat, and fulfilled in Christ (Rom_3:25; 2Co_5:19; 1Jn_2:1) The fatherly love of God, being "known and believed," becomes a perpetual incentive to love God and one another (Eph_4:32; Rom_13:10) The pervading element of the home should be love. "Jesus Christ Love; the same.
1. The enjoyment of his fellowship; which was assured at the mercy seat. "There will I commune with thee". (Exo_25:22) "Communion with God is the very innermost essence of all true Christian life;" and it is maintained and perfected in the home by family prayer (ver. 20).
1. Repose under his protection; represented by the overshadowing cherubim. While Obed-Edom guarded the ark of God, he was himself
2. guarded by the God of the ark. "The Lord is thy Keeper". (Psa_121:5) "He shall give his angels charge over thee," etc.. (Psa_91:1, Psa_91:11)
3. The reception of his blessing. "And Jehovah blessed Obed-Edom, and all his household" (ver. 11), "all that he had" (1Ch_13:14) blessed him with spiritual, providential, enduring benefits. (1Ch_26:4-8) "It paid well for its entertainment. The same hand that punished Uzzah"s proud presumption rewarded Obed-Edom"s humble boldness, and made the ark to him "a savour of life unto life (Matthew Henry). "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children"s children" (Pro_13:22; Psa_102:28)
1. The promotion of his honour and glory. "And it was told King David," etc. Religion in the home "cannot be hid;" the fame thereof goes abroad and incites many perchance a whole nation to render to God the honour which is his due, "so that glory may dwell in our land. D.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Obed Edom the Gittite
Obed Edom the Gittite
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blessed him
Here "him" refers to Obed Edom the Gittite.
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David
ark of the covenant
city of David
house
month
bless
household
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 6:10 Obed-edom was a Levite (1 Chr 15:18, 21;…
6:10 Obed-edom was a Levite (1 Chr 15:18, 21; 16:38; 26:4, 8, 15; 2 Chr 25:24) who lived either in the Philistine city of Gath or in an Israelite town of a similar name (e.g., Gath-rimmon, a city given to the Levites, Josh 21:25).
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