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A New Center for Worship
Commentators explain that the tent David pitched was not the original Tabernacle of Moses, which was at Gibeon. By creating a new, dedicated space for the Ark in Jerusalem, David was establishing his new capital as the central place of worship for the nation, bringing God's presence to the heart of his kingdom.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 6:17
19th Century
Bishop
The tabernacle. —Not the tabernacle made for it in the wilderness, and which seems to have been now at Gibeon, but a special tent …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 6:17
17th Century
Pastor
And they brought in the ark of the Lord
Into the city of David, the strong hold of Zion:
and set …
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 …