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The ark of Yahweh remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and Yahweh blessed Obed-edom, and all his house.
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God's Presence Brings Blessing
Commentators highlight that the ark, representing God's presence, brought tangible blessings to Obed-edom's entire household. John Gill specifies these were both spiritual and material, noting that godliness is profitable for this life and the next. The blessing was so evident that it became widely known, eventually reaching King David.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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