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2 Samuel 6:13
And when those who were carrying the ark of the LORD [by its poles] had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When those carrying the ark of the Lord advanced six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
When those carrying the ark of the Lord advanced six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
Hebrew Names Version
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
King James Version
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Lexham English Bible
It happened that when the carriers of the ark of Yahweh had marched six steps that he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
It happened that when the carriers of the ark of Yahweh had marched six steps that he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
English Standard Version
And when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened animal.
And when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened animal.
New Century Version
When the men carrying the Ark of the Lord had walked six steps, David sacrificed a bull and a fat calf.
When the men carrying the Ark of the Lord had walked six steps, David sacrificed a bull and a fat calf.
New English Translation
Those who carried the ark of the Lord took six steps and then David sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.
Those who carried the ark of the Lord took six steps and then David sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.
New American Standard Bible
And so it was, that when those carrying the ark of the LORD marched six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened steer.
And so it was, that when those carrying the ark of the LORD marched six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened steer.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when they that bare the Arke of the Lord had gone sixe paces, he offred an oxe, and a fatte beast.
And when they that bare the Arke of the Lord had gone sixe paces, he offred an oxe, and a fatte beast.
Legacy Standard Bible
And so it happened, that when those who were carrying the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And so it happened, that when those who were carrying the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Contemporary English Version
The people carrying the chest walked six steps, then David sacrificed an ox and a choice cow.
The people carrying the chest walked six steps, then David sacrificed an ox and a choice cow.
Complete Jewish Bible
When those bearing the ark of Adonai had gone only six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened sheep.
When those bearing the ark of Adonai had gone only six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened sheep.
Darby Translation
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatted beast.
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatted beast.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the men who carried the Lord 's Holy Box had walked six steps, they stopped and David sacrificed a bull and a fat calf.
When the men who carried the Lord 's Holy Box had walked six steps, they stopped and David sacrificed a bull and a fat calf.
George Lamsa Translation
And it was so that when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, David sacrificed fat oxen.
And it was so that when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, David sacrificed fat oxen.
Good News Translation
After the men carrying the Covenant Box had gone six steps, David had them stop while he offered the Lord a sacrifice of a bull and a fattened calf.
After the men carrying the Covenant Box had gone six steps, David had them stop while he offered the Lord a sacrifice of a bull and a fattened calf.
Literal Translation
And it happened, when those bearing the ark of Jehovah had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And it happened, when those bearing the ark of Jehovah had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And wha they were gone sixe steppes in with the Arke of the LORDE, they offered an oxe and a fat shepe.
And wha they were gone sixe steppes in with the Arke of the LORDE, they offered an oxe and a fat shepe.
American Standard Version
And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Bible in Basic English
And when those who were lifting the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he made an offering of an ox and a fat young beast.
And when those who were lifting the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he made an offering of an ox and a fat young beast.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when they that bare the arke of the Lorde, had gone sixe paces, he offered an oxe and a fat beast.
And when they that bare the arke of the Lorde, had gone sixe paces, he offered an oxe and a fat beast.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
King James Version (1611)
And it was so, that when they that bare the Arke of the Lord, had gone sixe paces, hee sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
And it was so, that when they that bare the Arke of the Lord, had gone sixe paces, hee sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And there were with him bearing the ark seven bands, and for a sacrifice a calf and lambs.
And there were with him bearing the ark seven bands, and for a sacrifice a calf and lambs.
English Revised Version
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Berean Standard Bible
When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne thei, that baren the arke of the Lord, hadden stied six paaces, thei offriden an oxe and a ram. And Dauid smoot in organs boundun to the arm;
And whanne thei, that baren the arke of the Lord, hadden stied six paaces, thei offriden an oxe and a ram. And Dauid smoot in organs boundun to the arm;
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when those bearing the ark of Jehovah have stepped six steps, that he sacrificeth an ox and a fatling.
And it cometh to pass, when those bearing the ark of Jehovah have stepped six steps, that he sacrificeth an ox and a fatling.
Update Bible Version
And it was so, that, when those that bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And it was so, that, when those that bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it was [so], that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
And it was [so], that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
World English Bible
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
New King James Version
And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.
And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.
New Living Translation
After the men who were carrying the Ark of the Lord had gone six steps, David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf.
After the men who were carrying the Ark of the Lord had gone six steps, David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf.
New Life Bible
When the men who carried the special box of the Lord had gone six steps, David killed and gave to the Lord a bull and a fat calf.
When the men who carried the special box of the Lord had gone six steps, David killed and gave to the Lord a bull and a fat calf.
New Revised Standard
and when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
and when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And so it was that, when they who bare the ark of Yahweh had stepped forward six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a heifer.
And so it was that, when they who bare the ark of Yahweh had stepped forward six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a heifer.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they that carried the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed and ox and a ram:
And when they that carried the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed and ox and a ram:
Revised Standard Version
and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And so it was, that when the bearers of the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
And so it was, that when the bearers of the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.
Contextual Overview
12Now King David was told, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing and gladness. 13And when those who were carrying the ark of the LORD [by its poles] had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.14And David was dancing before the LORD with great enthusiasm, and David was wearing a linen ephod [a priest's upper garment]. 15So David and all the house of Israel were bringing the ark of the LORD up [to the City of David] with shouts [of joy] and with the sound of the trumpet. 16Then, as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul's daughter [David's wife], looked down from the window above and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she felt contempt for him in her heart [because she thought him undignified]. 17They brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 18When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts (armies), 19and distributed to all the people, the entire multitude of Israel, both to men and women, to each a [ring-shaped] loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins. Then all the people departed, each to his house.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
when they: Numbers 4:15, Numbers 7:9, Joshua 3:3, 1 Chronicles 15:2, 1 Chronicles 15:15, 1 Chronicles 15:25, 1 Chronicles 15:26
oxen: 1 Kings 8:5, 2 Chronicles 5:6
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 15:9 - the fatlings 2 Samuel 15:24 - bearing Psalms 66:15 - I will offer
Cross-References
Genesis 6:1
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Now it happened, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:2
that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired.
that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired.
Genesis 6:4
There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame).
There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame).
Genesis 6:6
The LORD regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] grieved in His heart.
The LORD regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] grieved in His heart.
Genesis 6:7
So the LORD said, "I will destroy (annihilate) mankind whom I have created from the surface of the earth—not only man, but the animals and the crawling things and the birds of the air—because it [deeply] grieves Me [to see mankind's sin] and I regret that I have made them."
So the LORD said, "I will destroy (annihilate) mankind whom I have created from the surface of the earth—not only man, but the animals and the crawling things and the birds of the air—because it [deeply] grieves Me [to see mankind's sin] and I regret that I have made them."
Genesis 6:10
Now Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Now Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6:11
The [population of the] earth was corrupt [absolutely depraved—spiritually and morally putrid] in God's sight, and the land was filled with violence [desecration, infringement, outrage, assault, and lust for power].
The [population of the] earth was corrupt [absolutely depraved—spiritually and morally putrid] in God's sight, and the land was filled with violence [desecration, infringement, outrage, assault, and lust for power].
Genesis 6:12
God looked on the earth and saw how debased and degenerate it was, for all humanity had corrupted their way on the earth and lost their true direction.
God looked on the earth and saw how debased and degenerate it was, for all humanity had corrupted their way on the earth and lost their true direction.
Genesis 7:23
God destroyed (blotted out, wiped away) every living thing that was on the surface of the earth; man and animals and the crawling things and the birds of the heavens were destroyed from the land. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive.
God destroyed (blotted out, wiped away) every living thing that was on the surface of the earth; man and animals and the crawling things and the birds of the heavens were destroyed from the land. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive.
Genesis 49:5
"Simeon and Levi are brothers [equally headstrong, deceitful, vindictive, and cruel]; Their swords are weapons of violence and revenge.
"Simeon and Levi are brothers [equally headstrong, deceitful, vindictive, and cruel]; Their swords are weapons of violence and revenge.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it was [so], that when they that bare the ark of the Lord,.... The Levites; for now David had seen the former mistake, and rectified it, and ordered the Levites to "carry" it, as they did upon their shoulders, with the staves therein, see 1 Chronicles 15:2; when these
had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings; upon an altar, which was at once erected for that purpose; the number and kind of sacrifices offered were seven bullocks and seven rams, 1 Chronicles 15:26; and these David offered, not by himself, but by the priests that were with him, and that as soon as they had gone six paces from the house of Obededom; whereby they perceived the Levites, were able to carry the ark, with what was in it, the Lord helping them, as in 1 Chronicles 15:2, and without stumbling and falling, or any evil attending them; and Kimchi thinks these six paces were just the measure of the ground Uzzah went before what befell him; but it is highly probable that he had gone further; however, no doubt by the order of David, the Levites set down the ark, and sacrifices were offered by way of thanksgiving to God, and for the continuance of his goodness, and for atonement for former errors. Some think these seven oxen and rams were offered, at seven different times and places, at every six paces an ox and a ram; but this is not very likely.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The meaning is, not that they sacrificed oxen and fatlings every six steps, which would have been impossible, but that when - after the arrangement made by David for the Levites to carry the ark 1 Chronicles 15:2, 1 Chronicles 15:12, 1 Chronicles 15:15 they had borne it successfully and with visible tokens of Godâs favor, out of the house of Obed-edom and six âstepsâ on the road to the city of David to the sound of the musical instruments - then they stopped and offered solemn sacrifices. Possibly âthe stepâ may have had a technical sense, and denoted a certain distance, say a stadium. Six such distances would have been nearly a mile, and if the ground was difficult and steep, the successful progress of âthose that bare the ark,â so far, would have been a fit cause for a thanksgiving sacrifice.
