2 Samuel 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 6:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 6:2 — KJV
“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. Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon”
— 2 Samuel 6:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 6:2 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 6:2
“And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:2: david, went, judah
“So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:2: people, bring, thence
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:2: arose, went, people
“So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:2: david, bring, ark
“Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:2: david, god, name
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