2 Samuel 6:2

Authorized King James Version

And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּ֣קָם׀

H6965

arose

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

דָּוִ֗ד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הָעָם֙

H5971

with all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אִתּ֔וֹ

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

מִֽבַּעֲלֵ֖י

יְהוּדָ֑ה

H1184

that were with him from Baale of Judah

baale-jehudah, a place in palestine

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לְהַֽעֲל֣וֹת

H5927

to bring up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#11

מִשָּׁ֗ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#12

אֵ֚ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

אֲר֣וֹן

H727

from thence the ark

a box

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הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

נִקְרָ֣א

H7121

is called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#17

שֵׁ֣ם

H8034

by the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#18

שֵׁ֣ם

H8034

by the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#19

יְהוָ֧ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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צְבָא֛וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#21

יֹשֵׁ֥ב

H3427

that dwelleth

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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הַכְּרֻבִ֖ים

H3742

between the cherubims

a cherub or imaginary figure

#23

עָלָֽיו׃

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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