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2 Samuel 6:18

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2 Samuel 6:18 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.

King James Version KJV

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

American Standard Version ASV

And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Jehovah of hosts.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And after David had made the burned offerings and the peace-offerings, he gave the people a blessing in the name of the Lord of armies.

Free Bible Version FBV

Once he had finished offering the sacrifices, David blessed the people in the name of the Lord Almighty.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And assoone as Dauid had made an ende of offring burnt offrings and peace offrings, hee blessed the people in the Name of the Lord of hostes,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And David finisheth from causing to ascend the burnt-offering, and the peace-offerings, and blesseth the people in the name of Jehovah of Hosts,

World English Bible WEB

When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Armies.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And when he had made an end of offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

Translation for Translators T4T

When David had finished offering those sacrifices, he asked Yahweh, the Commander of the armies of the angels, to bless the people.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 6:18

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2 Samuel 6:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְכַ֣ל דָּוִ֔ד מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת הָ/עוֹלָ֖ה וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ אֶת הָ/עָ֔ם בְּ/שֵׁ֖ם יְהוָ֥ה צְבָאֽוֹת
וַ/יְכַ֣ל kâlâh H3615 to end Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִ֔ד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper
מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
הָ/עוֹלָ֖ה ʻôlâh H5930 burnt offering Art | N-fs
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים shelem H8002 peace offering Conj | Art | N-mp
וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ bârak H1288 to bless Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
הָ/עָ֔ם ʻam H5971 Amaw Art | N-ms
בְּ/שֵׁ֖ם shêm H8034 name Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֥ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
צְבָאֽוֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 6:18

וַ/יְכַ֣ל kâlâh H3615 "to end" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
דָּוִ֔ד Dâvid H1732 "David" 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.
מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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.
הָ/עוֹלָ֖ה ʻôlâh H5930 "burnt offering" Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים shelem H8002 "peace offering" Conj | Art | N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
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.
הָ/עָ֔ם ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בְּ/שֵׁ֖ם shêm H8034 "name" Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֥ה 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.
צְבָאֽוֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.

Study Notes — 2 Samuel 6:18

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 1 Kings 8:55 And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:
2 1 Chronicles 16:2 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
3 Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
4 Acts 3:26 When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
5 Leviticus 9:22–23 Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down. Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.
6 2 Chronicles 30:18–19 A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”
7 Hebrews 7:1–7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time. Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder. Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
8 2 Chronicles 6:3 And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
9 Exodus 39:43 And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.
10 2 Chronicles 30:27 Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven.

2 Samuel 6:18 Summary

[In 2 Samuel 6:18, David blessed the people after sacrificing to God, showing his love and gratitude for God's presence in their lives. This act of blessing was a way of expressing thanks and praise to God, and acknowledging His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 103:1-5. By blessing the people, David was also sharing God's joy and love with them, and reminding them of God's goodness and faithfulness, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:9-10.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did David bless the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts?

David blessed the people to express his gratitude and praise to God for the successful transportation of the ark to Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:18, and to acknowledge God's sovereignty over all things, as stated in Jeremiah 31:35 and Isaiah 54:5.

What is the significance of the name 'LORD of Hosts' in this verse?

The name 'LORD of Hosts' emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, including the armies of heaven and earth, as mentioned in Isaiah 6:3 and Jeremiah 32:18.

How did David's actions reflect his relationship with God?

David's actions, including sacrificing burnt offerings and peace offerings, and blessing the people, demonstrate his deep reverence and love for God, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Psalm 100:4-5.

What can we learn from David's example in this verse?

We can learn the importance of expressing gratitude and praise to God, and acknowledging His sovereignty in our lives, as encouraged in Psalm 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can express my gratitude and praise to God, like David did in this verse?
  2. How can I acknowledge God's sovereignty in my life, and trust in His power and authority?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's will, and trust in His goodness and love?
  4. How can I be a blessing to others, like David was to the people of Israel, and share God's love and joy with those around me?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:18

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings,.... Or these were performed according to his order: he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts; not

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:18

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:18

He blessed the people, i.e. he heartily and solemnly prayed to God for his blessing upon them; which he did both as prophet and as their king, to whom by office it belongs, by all means, to seek his people’ s welfare.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:18

2 Samuel 6:18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.Ver. 18. He blessed the people.] And feasted them besides, which was more than he did when he was confirmed by them in his kingdom, to show his greater joy.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:18

(18) Peace offerings.—While the “burnt offerings” were dedicatory, the peace offerings were eucharistic, and were also intended here, as in 1 Kings 8:62-65, to supply the wants of the people by a religious feast of communion with God. He blessed the people.—As Solomon did at the dedication of the temple (1 Kings 8:14; 1 Kings 8:55), and in both cases this was eminently fitting; but such blessing is by no means to be mistaken for the peculiar priestly blessing for which the form was prescribed in Numbers 6:22-26.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:18

Verse 18. He blessed the people in the name of the Lord] David acted here as priest, for it was the general prerogative of the priests to bless the people, but it appears, by both David and Solomon, that it was the prerogative of the kings also.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:18

18. burnt offerings and peace offerings] The “burnt offerings” were dedicatory, the “peace offerings” eucharistic. The latter furnished the festival meal for the assembled people (Leviticus 7:15). Compare Solomon’s sacrifices at the dedication of the Temple (1 Kings 8:62-65). he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts] As Solomon did (1 Kings 8:14; 1 Kings 8:55). “The name of the Lord” signifies “Jehovah as He has revealed Himself to men,” and “to bless in the name of the Lord” signifies ‘to invoke from Jehovah such blessings as He covenants to give in accordance with His revelation of Himself.’ Cp. Psalms 129:8.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 6:18

He blessed the people - So did Solomon 1 Kings 8:14.

Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:18

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Zac Poonen (Genesis) - Part 15 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of Abraham's deep sleep and the covenant God made with him. He explains that just as God put Adam into a deep sleep and gave
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Don Courville On Eagles' Wings Pt 355 by Don Courville In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of fathers in raising their children in a way that allows them to receive the blessings of God. He shares the story of Esau,
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Bob Phillips Blood Covenant - Part 4 by Bob Phillips In this tape of the sermon series, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and turning to God. He assures the listeners that even if their hearts have become
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