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From War to Worship
Commentators note the word "again" likely refers to David's recent military gatherings. Having secured the kingdom through war, David's first major national act in peacetime was to gather Israel's finest men for a religious purpose: to bring the Ark of God to his new capital. This demonstrates a leader who turns the nation's focus to God once security is established.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 6:1
18th Century
Theologian
Again - This refers to the full phrase, and David again gathered...; that is, after the previous gathering for either his election …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 6:1
19th Century
Bishop
Again, David gathered. —The word “again” should be transposed: “David gathered together again”—referring to the former mi…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 6:1
17th Century
Pastor
Again, David gathered together all [the] chosen [men] of Israel, thirty thousand. Which was done by the advice of his off…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 6:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God is present with the souls of His people when they lack the outward tokens of His presence; but now that David is settled on the throne, the hon…