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So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Yahweh with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

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Worship as Public Celebration

Commentators explain that bringing the ark to Jerusalem was a massive public celebration, not a quiet ceremony. The entire nation, from leaders to common people, participated with loud, joyful "shouting" and the "sound of the trumpet." This shows that corporate worship can be an expressive and exuberant declaration of joy in God's presence.

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2 Samuel

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 6:15

17th Century

Pastor

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the
Lord
The elders of Israel, and the captain…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 6:12–19

17th Century

Minister

It became evident that the man who had the ark near him was happy. Christ is indeed a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offence, to those …