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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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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 6:11

17th Century

Pastor

And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obededom
the Gittite three months
D…

Matthew Henry

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,…