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2 Samuel — Capítulo 6

David’s ascension to power over all the tribes of Israel was lined with violence, politics, and intrigue. David was far from a perfect king—he committed adultery, then committed murder to cover it up, and chaos ensued in his family and the nation. Yet God was eternally committed to David and his descendants. He protected David during the many challenges to his authority and mercifully forgave a…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1David volvió a reunir a todos los escogidos de Israel, treinta mil.

2Y se levantó David y partió de Baala de Judá con todo el pueblo que tenía consigo, para hacer pasar de allí el arca de Dios, sobre la cual era invocado el nombre de Jehová de los ejércitos, que mora entre los querubines.

3Pusieron el arca de Dios sobre un carro nuevo, y la llevaron de la casa de Abinadab, que estaba en el collado; y Uza y Ahío, hijos de Abinadab, guiaban el carro nuevo.

4Y cuando lo llevaban de la casa de Abinadab, que estaba en el collado, con el arca de Dios, Ahío iba delante del arca.

5Y David y toda la casa de Israel danzaban delante de Jehová con toda clase de instrumentos de madera de haya; con arpas, salterios, panderos, flautas y címbalos.

6Cuando llegaron a la era de Nacón, Uza extendió su mano al arca de Dios, y la sostuvo; porque los bueyes tropezaban.

7Y el furor de Jehová se encendió contra Uza, y lo hirió allí Dios por aquella temeridad, y cayó allí muerto junto al arca de Dios.

8Y se entristeció David por haber herido Jehová a Uza, y fue llamado aquel lugar Pérez-uza, hasta hoy.

9Y temiendo David a Jehová aquel día, dijo: ¿Cómo ha de venir a mí el arca de Jehová?

10De modo que David no quiso traer para sí el arca de Jehová a la ciudad de David; y la hizo llevar David a casa de Obed-edom geteo.

11Y estuvo el arca de Jehová en casa de Obed-edom geteo tres meses; y bendijo Jehová a Obed-edom y a toda su casa.

12Fue dado aviso al rey David, diciendo: Jehová ha bendecido la casa de Obed-edom y todo lo que tiene, a causa del arca de Dios. Entonces David fue, y llevó con alegría el arca de Dios de casa de Obed-edom a la ciudad de David.

13Y cuando los que llevaban el arca de Dios habían andado seis pasos, él sacrificó un buey y un carnero engordado.

14Y David danzaba con toda su fuerza delante de Jehová; y estaba David vestido con un efod de lino.

15Así David y toda la casa de Israel conducían el arca de Jehová con júbilo y sonido de trompeta.

16Cuando el arca de Jehová llegó a la ciudad de David, aconteció que Mical hija de Saúl miró desde una ventana, y vio al rey David que saltaba y danzaba delante de Jehová; y le menospreció en su corazón.

17Metieron, pues, el arca de Jehová, y la pusieron en su lugar en medio de una tienda que David le había levantado; y sacrificó David holocaustos y ofrendas de paz delante de Jehová.

18Y cuando David había acabado de ofrecer los holocaustos y ofrendas de paz, bendijo al pueblo en el nombre de Jehová de los ejércitos.

19Y repartió a todo el pueblo, y a toda la multitud de Israel, así a hombres como a mujeres, a cada uno un pan, y un pedazo de carne y una torta de pasas. Y se fue todo el pueblo, cada uno a su casa.

20Volvió luego David para bendecir su casa; y saliendo Mical a recibir a David, dijo: ¡Cuán honrado ha quedado hoy el rey de Israel, descubriéndose hoy delante de las criadas de sus siervos, como se descubre sin decoro un cualquiera!

21Entonces David respondió a Mical: Fue delante de Jehová, quien me eligió en preferencia a tu padre y a toda tu casa, para constituirme por príncipe sobre el pueblo de Jehová, sobre Israel. Por tanto, danzaré delante de Jehová.

22Y aun me haré más vil que esta vez, y seré bajo a tus ojos; pero seré honrado delante de las criadas de quienes has hablado.

23Y Mical hija de Saúl nunca tuvo hijos hasta el día de su muerte.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 6:1-23 Except for the brief reference in 1 Sam 14:18 (see note), the Ark of the Covenant has not …

6:1-23 Except for the brief reference in 1 Sam 14:18 (see note), the Ark of the Covenant has not been mentioned since 1 Sam 7:1-2, when the Philistines returned the captured Ark to Beth-shemesh and then to Kiriath-jearim, where it was placed in Abinadab’s home. The Ark’s virtual absence during Saul’s forty-year reign highlights that Saul, in his spiritual insensitivity, did not seek the Lord (see 1 Chr 10:13-14; 13:3). David brought the Ark into Jerusalem, effectively acknowledging and enthroning (see 2 Sam 6:2) Yahweh as the true king over Israel in the new capital.

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II. 6:2 is enthroned between the cherubim: See also 1 Sam 4:4; 2 Kgs 19:15; Pss 80:1; 99:1.

6:2 is enthroned between the cherubim: See also 1 Sam 4:4; 2 Kgs 19:15; Pss 80:1; 99:1.

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III. 6:3-4 According to God’s instructions (Exod 25:14; 37:5; Num 4:6), the Ark was to be carried by L…

6:3-4 According to God’s instructions (Exod 25:14; 37:5; Num 4:6), the Ark was to be carried by Levites of the clan of Kohath, holding two poles slipped through four rings at the corners of the Ark. God’s instructions were ignored in this instance. • Uzzah and Ahio: In 1 Sam 7:1, Eleazar, another son of Abinadab, was put in charge of the Ark.

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IV. 6:5 The musical instruments were played by Levites (1 Chr 16:4-6).

6:5 The musical instruments were played by Levites (1 Chr 16:4-6).

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V. 6:6-7 steadied the Ark: Although Uzzah meant well and acted instinctively, he violated the Ark by…

6:6-7 steadied the Ark: Although Uzzah meant well and acted instinctively, he violated the Ark by touching it (cp. Exod 19:12-13; Num 4:15). He suffered the same penalty as the people from Beth-shemesh (1 Sam 6:19). David later had the Levites carry the Ark into Jerusalem in accordance with God’s will (see 1 Chr 15:2, 13-15).

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VI. 6:8 David was angry . . . the Lord’s anger: Cp. Gen 4:5; 1 Sam 15:11; Jon 4:1; Luke 15:27-28. • P…

6:8 David was angry . . . the Lord’s anger: Cp. Gen 4:5; 1 Sam 15:11; Jon 4:1; Luke 15:27-28. • Perez-uzzah: The first part of this name appears in 2 Sam 5:20 (Baal-perazim) as the place where God burst through the Philistine ranks.

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VII. 6:9 David was . . . afraid: Similarly, Moses trembled at the display of divine wrath (Deut 9:19) …

6:9 David was . . . afraid: Similarly, Moses trembled at the display of divine wrath (Deut 9:19) and at the dramatic display of God’s fiery presence (see Heb 12:21).

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VIII. 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 i…

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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IX. 6:11 God blessed Obed-edom with health, prosperity, and family. God’s presence, which is a curse …

6:11 God blessed Obed-edom with health, prosperity, and family. God’s presence, which is a curse to the ungodly (1 Sam 5), is a blessing to his people. Obed-edom must have taken care to preserve the Ark’s sanctity.

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X. 6:12 David reasoned that if God blessed Obed-edom simply for storing the Ark, God would surely bl…

6:12 David reasoned that if God blessed Obed-edom simply for storing the Ark, God would surely bless David for placing the Ark in a dwelling specifically built for it in the capital city.

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XI. 6:13 David offered this sacrifice of praise to God immediately, just six steps into the journey.

6:13 David offered this sacrifice of praise to God immediately, just six steps into the journey.

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XII. 6:14 priestly garment: This word (Hebrew ’epod, “ephod”) is associated with an Akkadian word, epa…

6:14 priestly garment: This word (Hebrew ’epod, “ephod”) is associated with an Akkadian word, epattu, meaning “a costly garment.” Richly ornamented with gold, this garment was used for robing statues of gods. Because priests and (sometimes) kings were considered sacred persons, they traditionally used garments of this type (see 1 Sam 2:18, 28; 14:3; 22:18; 23:6, 9).

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XIII. 6:15 In 15:10, rams’ horns announce the crowning of a new king; in 20:1, they proclaim rebellion.…

6:15 In 15:10, rams’ horns announce the crowning of a new king; in 20:1, they proclaim rebellion. Here they celebrate placing the Ark in its own tent (see study note on 6:17), which in effect installed Yahweh’s throne in Jerusalem.

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XIV. 6:16 Michal is identified as the daughter of Saul three times (6:16, 20, 23). The use of her fath…

6:16 Michal is identified as the daughter of Saul three times (6:16, 20, 23). The use of her father’s name underscores the ambiguity of David’s relationship to her. Was she more David’s wife or Saul’s daughter? Had David reunited with her (3:13) because he loved her or because she was politically useful to him? • Michal might have been filled with contempt for any of the following reasons: (1) She thought David’s behavior was too sexually suggestive in front of a young female audience; (2) she was jealous over the glory David was receiving while she sat at home, a neglected wife; (3) she resented David’s indifference to her for many years, his taking of other wives, and her being torn away from her second husband Palti (3:16-17); or (4) she felt sorrow for her late father and David’s success at the expense of Saul’s dynasty (see study note on 6:21).

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XV. 6:17 While the special tent for the Ark was not as opulent as the tent used during the wilderness…

6:17 While the special tent for the Ark was not as opulent as the tent used during the wilderness wandering, this tent was a return to the wilderness tradition suspended two generations earlier at the destruction of Shiloh (Ps 78:60-61). David’s special tent was the very last Tabernacle; Solomon, David’s successor, built a permanent Temple for the Lord. Because this occasion was joyous, not penitential, the sacrifice included burnt offerings and peace offerings but not sin or guilt offerings.

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16. 6:18 blessed the people: Although blessing was typically the express function of priests, kings a…

6:18 blessed the people: Although blessing was typically the express function of priests, kings also offered blessings at significant national occasions (Solomon, 1 Kgs 8:14, 55; 2 Chr 6:3; Hezekiah, 2 Chr 31:8).

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17. 6:19 David’s gifts of food to every Israelite anticipated other royal gifts they would receive un…

6:19 David’s gifts of food to every Israelite anticipated other royal gifts they would receive under his reign.

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18. 6:21 David’s response to Michal might hint at the real reason for her indignation—that she resent…

6:21 David’s response to Michal might hint at the real reason for her indignation—that she resented David’s success in light of the tragic decline of her father’s family.

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19. 6:22 David would not restrain his enthusiasm in celebrating before the Lord. In fact, he would ex…

6:22 David would not restrain his enthusiasm in celebrating before the Lord. In fact, he would exceed the enthusiasm he had shown thus far.

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20. 6:23 Michal was the only one of David’s many wives who did not bear him at least one child. Eithe…

6:23 Michal was the only one of David’s many wives who did not bear him at least one child. Either God was punishing her (cp. Gen 20:17-18) for her disdainful attitude toward David’s exuberant praise, or David and Michal’s relationship had become so strained that they never again shared the marriage bed. Because Michal remained childless, yet another aspect of Saul’s dynasty was cut off. This occasion is Michal’s last appearance in the text.

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