2 Samuel 6:15
2 Samuel 6:15 in Multiple Translations
while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
So David and all the men of Israel took up the ark of the Lord with cries of joy and sounding of horns.
as he and all the Israelites brought along the Ark of the Lord, with plenty of shouting and the sound of horns being blown.
So Dauid and all the house of Israel, brought the Arke of the Lord with shouting, and sound of trumpet.
and David and all the house of Israel are bringing up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the voice of a trumpet,
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the LORD’s ark with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
And David and all the house of Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet.
David and the Israeli men took the sacred chest up to Jerusalem, shouting loudly and blowing trumpets.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 6:15
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2 Samuel 6:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/דָוִד֙
וְ/כָל
בֵּ֣ית
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
מַעֲלִ֖ים
אֶת
אֲר֣וֹן
יְהוָ֑ה
בִּ/תְרוּעָ֖ה
וּ/בְ/ק֥וֹל
שׁוֹפָֽר
וְ/דָוִד֙
Dâvid
H1732
David
Conj | N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מַעֲלִ֖ים
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Hiphil
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בִּ/תְרוּעָ֖ה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
shout
Prep | N-fs
וּ/בְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Conj | Prep | N-ms
שׁוֹפָֽר
shôwphâr
H7782
trumpet
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 6:15
וְ/דָוִד֙
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Conj | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מַעֲלִ֖ים
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Hiphil
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בִּ/תְרוּעָ֖ה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
"shout"
Prep | N-fs
This word means a loud shout or noise, like a battle cry or a joyful sound. It can also refer to the blast of trumpets in books like Numbers and Joshua.
Definition: 1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy 1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry 1b) blast (for march) 1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse) 1d) shout of joy (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing). See also: Leviticus 23:24; Ezra 3:12; Psalms 27:6.
וּ/בְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
שׁוֹפָֽר
shôwphâr
H7782
"trumpet"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a trumpet or cornet, often made from a ram's horn. It was used in the Bible to signal important events or to sound an alarm, and is still used today in some Jewish traditions.
Definition: horn, ram's horn
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: cornet, trumpet. See also: Exodus 19:16; 1 Chronicles 15:28; Psalms 47:6.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 6:15
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
13When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
14And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,
15while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.
16As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. 17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 68:24–27 | They have seen Your procession, O God— the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:28 | So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:25 | So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. |
| 4 | Psalms 47:5–6 | God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! |
| 5 | Psalms 47:1 | Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. |
| 6 | Psalms 150:3 | Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. |
| 7 | Ezra 3:10–11 | When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:16 | David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. |
| 9 | Numbers 10:1–10 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out. When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. But if only one is sounded, then the leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel, are to gather before you. When you sound short blasts, the camps that lie on the east side are to set out. When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out. To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones. The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come. When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies. And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” |
| 10 | Joshua 6:4–5 | Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” |
2 Samuel 6:15 Summary
This verse shows us that David and the people of Israel were very happy and excited to bring the ark of the LORD back to Jerusalem, and they celebrated with loud shouting and music. They were expressing their joy and gratitude to God for His presence with them, just as we are called to do in Psalm 100:1-5. This verse teaches us that worship should be a joyful and expressive response to God's presence in our lives, and that we should prioritize sincerity and abandon in our worship, as seen in Romans 12:1. By following David's example, we can learn to worship God with our whole hearts and express our love and gratitude to Him in meaningful ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it important for David and the house of Israel to bring up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram's horn?
This joyful celebration was a way of expressing their reverence and gratitude to God for the ark's presence, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5, which instructs us to enter God's presence with thanksgiving and praise.
What is the significance of the ark of the LORD in this context?
The ark represented God's presence and covenant with His people, as described in Exodus 25:10-22, and its return to Jerusalem was a significant event for the Israelites.
How does this verse relate to the idea of worship in the Bible?
This verse illustrates the biblical concept of worship as a joyful and expressive response to God's presence, as also seen in Psalm 95:1-7, which encourages us to come before God with singing and shouts of joy.
What can we learn from David's example of worship in this verse?
David's uninhibited worship, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:14, demonstrates the importance of sincerity and abandon in our worship, as also taught in Romans 12:1, which instructs us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my joy and gratitude to God in my daily life, just as David and the Israelites did in this verse?
- How can I balance reverence and joy in my worship, as seen in this celebration?
- What are some things that hinder my ability to worship God with abandon, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I, like David, prioritize the presence of God in my life and worship Him with sincerity?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:15
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord,.... The elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, 1 Chronicles 15:25; besides the common people; there might be as large
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:15
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:15
2 Samuel 6:15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.Ver. 15. With shouting.] And singing of psalms, which although they did with all their might, yet no man was wearied out, as Josephus here noteth; much less exanimated and killed outright with vehemency of singing, as Paulus Diaconus saith that eighty men were at Rome, by singing Gregory the Great’ s litanies, in the time when a great plague raged there. Lib. viii. cap. 2. Lib. iii. cap. 11
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:15
15. With shouting — Crying, as they approached the gates of Zion, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!”
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Finishing the Course - 02 Filling Up What Is Lacking by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people attending church meetings but not actively seeking fellowship with others. He emphasizes the importance of filling up what |
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David - Failure and Effectiveness by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a group of people who were enthusiastic about evangelizing and helping forgotten people in their country. They set up their own bak |
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(2 Samuel) Doing Things God's Way by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant. Uzzah reaches out to steady the Ark when it hits a rock, but God strikes him down for his erro |
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Living Before the King of Glory by Bob Kauflin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing God rightly in order to be right with Him. The message is based on Psalm 24, which speaks of the Lord's sovereignty |
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Ascension and Glorifying of the Lord Jesus by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the ascension of Jesus, arguing that it is a pivotal moment in the redemptive work of God, often overlooked compared to His birth an |
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Of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the ascension of Christ to heaven, emphasizing its prophetic significance and fulfillment as foretold in the Scriptures. He explains how Christ's ascension wa |
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Shout of Faith by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the powerful shout of faith demonstrated by the Israelites at Jericho, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in claiming God's promises even |