2 Samuel 6:2

2 and led them to Baalah in Judah, in order to bring from there God's Covenant Box, bearing the name of the Lord Almighty, whose throne is above the winged creatures. 1

2 Samuel 6:2 In-Context

1 Once more David called together the best soldiers in Israel, a total of thirty thousand men,
2 and led them to Baalah in Judah, in order to bring from there God's Covenant Box, bearing the name of the Lord Almighty, whose throne is above the winged creatures.
3 They took it from Abinadab's home on the hill and placed it on a new cart. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the cart,
4 with Ahio walking in front.
5 David and all the Israelites were dancing and singing with all their might to honor the Lord. They were playing harps, lyres, drums, rattles, and cymbals.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 6.2Exodus 25.22.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. [Probable text (see 1 Ch 13.6)] to Baalah; [Hebrew] from Baaley, [or] from the leaders.
  • [b]. winged creatures: [See Word List.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.