2 Samuel 6:5
2 Samuel 6:5 in Multiple Translations
David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.
And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
And David and all the house of Israel played before Jehovah with all manner of instruments made of fir-wood, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with castanets, and with cymbals.
And David and all the men of Israel made melody before the Lord with all their power, with songs and with corded instruments and instruments of brass.
David and all the Israelites were celebrating in the Lord's presence, singing songs accompanied by zithers, harps, tambourines, rattles, and cymbals.
And Dauid and al the house of Israel played before the Lord on all instruments made of firre, and on harpes, and on Psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
and David and all the house of Israel are playing before Jehovah, with all kinds of [instruments] of fir-wood, even with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cornets, and with cymbals.
David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD with all kinds of instruments made of cypress wood, with harps, with stringed instruments, with tambourines, with castanets, and with cymbals.
And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
But David and all Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of wood, on harps and lutes and timbrels and cornets and cymbals.
David and all the Israeli men were celebrating in God’s presence, singing with all their strength and playing lyres and harps, and beating tambourines, and clashing castanets and cymbals.
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 6:5
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- 2 Samuel 6:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:5
Context — Uzzah Touches the Ark
5David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.
6When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled. 7And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 13:8 | David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. |
| 2 | Psalms 150:3–5 | Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. |
| 3 | Amos 5:23 | Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. |
| 4 | Psalms 47:5 | God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 18:6–7 | As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” |
| 6 | Daniel 3:10 | You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 10:5 | After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 3:15 | But now, bring me a harpist. ” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha |
| 9 | Daniel 3:15 | Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?” |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 16:16 | Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” |
2 Samuel 6:5 Summary
In 2 Samuel 6:5, David and the people of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of music, showing their joy and love for Him. This verse teaches us that worship is not just about being serious, but also about expressing our happiness and gratitude to God, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5. Just like David, we can use music and celebration to worship the LORD and bring joy to our hearts, remembering that our worship should be a reflection of our love and reverence for Him, as encouraged in John 4:23-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of instruments were used in the celebration before the LORD?
According to 2 Samuel 6:5, the instruments used included wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals, similar to those used in other biblical celebrations like Psalm 150:3-5.
Why was music and celebration important in this context?
Music and celebration were important in 2 Samuel 6:5 as a way to express joy and worship to the LORD, as seen in other biblical accounts like Exodus 15:20-21 where Miriam and the Israelites celebrated their deliverance from Egypt.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
This verse shows that worship in the Bible involves expressing joy and reverence to the LORD through various forms of music and celebration, as also seen in Ephesians 5:19 where believers are encouraged to sing psalms and hymns to the Lord.
What can we learn from David's example of celebrating before the LORD?
David's example in 2 Samuel 6:5 teaches us the importance of expressing our love and gratitude to the LORD through joyful worship, similar to the encouragement in Psalm 100:1-5 to shout for joy and worship the LORD with gladness.
Reflection Questions
- What role does music play in my personal worship and how can I use it to express my love for the LORD?
- How can I, like David, cultivate a heart of joy and celebration in my daily life as a form of worship to the LORD?
- In what ways can I express my reverence and awe for the LORD in my worship, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:5 and other biblical accounts?
- How does this verse inspire me to prioritize worship and celebration in my life, and what steps can I take to make it a regular practice?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:5
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:5
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 6:5
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:5
Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:5
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Amos 9:13 by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker describes a scene of reapers working in a harvest field. Suddenly, a man with a plow appears, indicating that it is not yet time to plow. The speaker th |
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You Ought Not to Have Left These Things Undone by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of heeding the Spirit's message to the church, focusing on two key verses from Luke 11 and Hebrews 2. It highlights the need to give earnest h |
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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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(Through the Bible) 2 Kings 1-4 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of a king who sought the Lord's guidance through a minstrel's music. The Lord instructed the king to make a valley full of trenches, |
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Homily 20 on Romans by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God, emphasizing the need for a holy and acceptable lifestyle as a reasonable service in |
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Lord, Walk Me Home! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound faith of the three Hebrew men in the fiery furnace, illustrating their willingness to surrender their lives completely to God. He suggests t |







