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2 Samuel 6:11

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.

2 Samuel 6:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:11

Theological / Devotional

Blessed Obed-edom. The presence of the ark in the home of Obed-edom brought a blessing, not a curse. Obed-edom knew how fearfully the Lord had punished irreverence when the ark had been dishonored. He had probably seen David and the thousands of Israel quivering with fear, afraid of the presence of the ark of God. Yet in spite of all this he welcomed the ark to his house.

All his household. The blessing that came upon Obed-edom was not for him alone but for all his household. Through faithful Abraham all the families of the earth were to be blessed (Gen. 12:2, 3). Happiness, prosperity, and peace come upon many when one man enjoys the presence of God. The man who receives a blessing is made a blessing.

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