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It was told king David, saying, Yahweh has blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertains to him, because of the ark of God. David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy.
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From Fear to Renewed Faith
Commentators explain that David's decision to move the Ark was not driven by jealousy, but by renewed faith. Seeing the immense blessing on Obed-edom's house proved that God's presence was a source of goodness, not just judgment. This replaced David's earlier fear (after Uzzah's death) with joyful confidence to complete his original plan.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
With gladness—Especially with joyful music and song (1 Chronicles 15:16 and following).
19th Century
Anglican
Went and brought up. —The immediate reason for David’s action was the knowledge of the blessings which had come to Obed-edom throu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was told King David By some of his courtiers who had heard of it:
saying, the Lord has ble…
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