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A Suitable Caretaker
Commentators clarify that Obed-edom was not a Philistine from Gath. He was a Levite, likely from the Levitical city of Gath-Rimmon. This made his house a proper and lawful place for the Ark of the Covenant to reside, as he was from the tribe set apart for its care.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 6:10
18th Century
Theologian
Obed-edom was a Levite from the family of Merari and a son of Jeduthun, who was also a Merarite (1 Chronicles 15:18–24; [Reference 1 Ch…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 6:10
19th Century
Bishop
Obed-edom the Gittite. He was a Levite, but whether of the family of Kohath or of Merari is uncertain, since at this time the name…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 6:10
17th Century
Pastor
So David would not remove the ark of the Lord unto him into
the city of David
As yet,…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most sacred,…