1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- consulted H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- with the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- with every leader H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
2 And David said unto all the assembly of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and if it be of Jehovah our God, let us send abroad every where unto our brethren that are left in all the land of Israel, with whom the priests and Levites are in their cities that have suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- good H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- let us send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- abroad H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- unto our brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- in all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- in their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- suburbs H4054 (מִגְרָשׁ) — a suburb (i.e. open country whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea
- that they may gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
3 and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let us bring again H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to us: for we enquired H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- not at it in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
4 And all the assembly said that they would do so; for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that they would do so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- was right H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
5 So David assembled all Israel together, from the Shihor the brook of Egypt even unto the entrance of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- gathered H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- together H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- from Shihor H7883 (שִׁיחוֹר) — Shichor, a stream of Egypt
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- even unto the entering H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- of Hemath H2574 (חֲמָת) — Chamath, a place in Syria
- to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- from Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kiriath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God Jehovah that sitteth above the cherubim, that is called by the Name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to Baalah H1173 (בַּעֲלָה) — Baalah, the name of three places in Palestine
- to Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
- to Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- to bring up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- thence the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- the cherubims H3742 (כְּרוּב) — a cherub or imaginary figure
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
7 And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they carried H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in a new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- cart H5699 (עֲגָלָה) — something revolving, i.e. a wheeled vehicle
- out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Abinadab H41 (אֲבִינָדָב) — Abinadab, the name of four Israelites
- and Uzza H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- and Ahio H283 (אַחְיוֹ) — Achio, the name of three Israelites
- drave H5090 (נָהַג) — to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by…
- the cart H5699 (עֲגָלָה) — something revolving, i.e. a wheeled vehicle
8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, even with songs, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- played H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- might H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- and with singing H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- and with harps H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- and with psalteries H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- and with timbrels H8596 (תֹּף) — a tambourine
- and with cymbals H4700 (מְצֵלֶת) — (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. cymbals
- and with trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
9 And when they came unto the threshing-floor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- of Chidon H3592 (כִּידוֹן) — Kidon, a place in Palestine
- Uzza H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- for the oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- stumbled H8058 (שָׁמַט) — to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit
10 And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put forth his hand to the ark; and there he died before God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against Uzza H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- and he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him, because he put H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- and there he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
11 And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzza: and he called that place Perez-uzza, unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was displeased H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had made H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- a breach H6556 (פֶּרֶץ) — a break (literally or figuratively)
- upon Uzza H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- wherefore that place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Perez–uzza H6560 (פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא) — Perets-Uzza, a place in Palestine
- to this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How H1963 (הֵיךְ) — how?
- shall I bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
13 So David removed not the ark unto him into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- brought H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- not the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- to himself to the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- but carried it aside H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- the Gittite H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
14 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months: and Jehovah blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- remained H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- with the family H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- in his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)