2 Samuel 6:12

“And it was told King David, etc.] By some of his courtiers who had heard of it: saying, the Lord hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that [pertaineth] unto him, because of the ark of the Lord; it was so suddenly, in so short a time, and so largely, that it could not escape the notice and observation of men that knew him; and this increase was not in any natural way by which it could be accounted for; so that it could be ascribed to no other cause but the blessing of God, and that on account of the ark of God that was with him; nothing else could be thought of: so David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness: being animated…”

“DAVID AFTERWARDS BRINGS THE ARK TO ZION. (Sa2 6:12-19) it was told king David, saying, The Lord hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God--The lapse of three months not only restored the agitated mind of the monarch to a tranquil and settled tone, but led him to a discovery of his former error. Having learned that the ark was kept in its temporary resting-place not only without inconvenience or danger, but with great advantage, he resolved forthwith to remove it to the capital, with the observance of all due form and solemnity (Ch1 15:1-13). It was transported now on the shoulders of the priests, who had been carefully prepared for the…”

“With gladness - Especially with joyful music and song (1 Chronicles 15:16, etc.). return to 'Top of Page'”

“6:12 David reasoned that if God blessed Obed-edom simply for storing the Ark, God would surely bless David for placing the Ark in a dwelling specifically built for it in the capital city.”

“because: Mat 10:42 So David: Ch1 15:1-3, Ch1 15:25; Psa 24:7-10, Psa 68:24-27, Psa 132:6-8 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 6:13”