1 Chronicles 15:26

“And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, etc.] Not merely granted them bodily strength to carry it, which did not require a great deal; but helped them to carry it with cheerfulness, and without fear, and so as to commit no error, nor in any respect provoke his displeasure, as when it was brought before from Kirjathjearim: that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams; by way of thanksgiving, besides what David offered; and this was done by the way, (see <100613>2 Samuel 6:13).”

“it came to pass, &c.--(See on Sa2 6:13-23). they offered seven bullocks and seven rams--The Levites seem to have entered on this duty with fear and trembling; and finding that they might advance without any such indications of divine wrath as Uzza had experienced (Ch1 13:10), they offered an ox and a fatted sheep immediately after starting (Sa2 6:13), and seven bullocks and seven rams--a perfect sacrifice, at the close of the procession (Ch1 16:1). It is probable that preparations had been made for the offering of similar sacrifices at regular intervals along the way.”

“When God helped the Levites - The death of Uzza had deeply impressed both David and the Levites, and it was doubted whether God would allow the ark to be moved anymore. Sacrificial animals were held ready; and when it appeared - by the movement of the ark six paces 2 Samuel 6:13, without any manifestation of the divine displeasure - that God was not opposing but rather helping the Levites in their task, the victims were at once offered. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Helped - Encouraging them in their work with some comfortable sign of his presence with them. In all our religious exercises, we must derive help from heaven. God's ministers that bare the vessels of the Lord, have special need of divine help in their ministrations, that God may be glorified thereby, and the people edified. 1 Chronicles 15:27”

“God: Ch1 29:14; Sa1 7:12; Act 26:22; Co2 2:16, Co2 3:5 they: Sa2 6:13; Psa 66:13-15 bullocks: Num 23:1, Num 23:2, Num 23:4, Num 23:29, Num 29:32; Job 42:8; Eze 45:23 1 Chronicles 15:27”

“When God had helped the Levites who bare the ark of the covenant of Jahve, they offered seven bullocks and seven rams, i.e., after the journey had been happily accomplished. Instead of this, in Sa2 6:13, the offering which was made at the commencement of the journey to consecrate it is mentioned; see on the passage. 1 Chronicles 15:27”