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Worship as Joyful Celebration
Commentators explain that the word 'played' signifies more than just music; it implies dancing and exuberant celebration. David and all of Israel engaged in a full-bodied, joyous act of worship before God, using a wide array of instruments to express their praise, reminding us that worship can be vibrant and celebratory.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 6:5
18th Century
Theologian
Played – That is, to dance to vocal and instrumental music (see the note on Judges 16:25).
Cornets – Instead, based on the ety…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 6:5
19th Century
Bishop
Played.—This word means dancing accompanied by music. (See 1 Samuel 18:7; 1 Samuel 21:11; [Reference 1 Chr…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord ,
&c.] That is, before the ark, which was a symbol of t…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 6:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God is present with the souls of His people when they lack the outward tokens of His presence; but now that David is settled on the throne, the hon…