2 Samuel 6

1 Volvió David a reunir a todos los hombres escogidos de Israel, treinta mil.

2 Y David se levantó y fue con todo el pueblo que estaba con él a Baala de Judá, para hacer subir desde allí el arca de Dios, la cual es llamada por el Nombre, el nombre del SEÑOR de los ejércitos, que está sobre los querubines.

3 Pusieron el arca de Dios sobre un carro nuevo, para que la pudieran llevar de la casa de Abinadab que estaba en la colina. Uza y Ahío, hijos de Abinadab, guiaban el carro nuevo.

4 Y lo llevaron con el arca de Dios de la casa de Abinadab que estaba en la colina, y Ahío iba delante del arca.

5 David y toda la casa de Israel se regocijaban delante del SEÑOR con toda clase de instrumentos hechos de madera de abeto, y con liras, arpas, panderos, castañuelas y címbalos.

6 Pero cuando llegaron a la era de Nacón, Uza extendió la mano hacia el arca de Dios, y la sostuvo porque los bueyes casi la volcaron.

7 Y se encendió la ira del SEÑOR contra Uza, y Dios lo hirió allí por su irreverencia; y allí murió junto al arca de Dios.

8 Entonces David se enojó porque el SEÑOR había estallado en ira contra Uza, y llamó aquel lugar Pérez-uza hasta el día de hoy.

9 David tuvo temor del SEÑOR aquel día, y dijo: ¿Cómo podrá venir a mí el arca del SEÑOR?

10 Y David no quiso trasladar el arca del SEÑOR con él a la ciudad de David, sino que la hizo llevar a la casa de Obed-edom geteo.

11 Por tres meses permaneció el arca del SEÑOR en la casa de Obed-edom geteo; y bendijo el SEÑOR a Obed-edom y a toda su casa.

12 Y se dio aviso al rey David, diciéndole: El SEÑOR ha bendecido la casa de Obed-edom y todo lo que le pertenece a causa del arca de Dios. Entonces David fue, y con alegría hizo subir el arca de Dios de la casa de Obed-edom a la ciudad de David.

13 Y sucedió que cuando los portadores del arca del SEÑOR habían andado seis pasos, él sacrificó un buey y un carnero cebado.

14 David danzaba con toda su fuerza delante del SEÑOR, y estaba vestido con un efod de lino.

15 David y toda la casa de Israel hacían subir el arca del SEÑOR con aclamación y sonido de trompeta.

16 Sucedió que cuando el arca del SEÑOR entraba a la ciudad de David, Mical, hija de Saúl, miró desde la ventana y vio al rey David saltando y danzando delante del SEÑOR, y lo menospreció en su corazón.

17 Metieron el arca del SEÑOR y la colocaron en su lugar dentro de la tienda que David había levantado para ella, y David ofreció holocaustos y ofrendas de paz delante del SEÑOR.

18 Cuando David terminó de ofrecer el holocausto y las ofrendas de paz, bendijo al pueblo en el nombre del SEÑOR de los ejércitos.

19 Después repartió a todo el pueblo, a toda la multitud de Israel, tanto a hombres como a mujeres, una torta de pan, una de dátiles y una de pasas a cada uno. Entonces todo el pueblo se fue, cada uno a su casa.

20 Pero al regresar David para bendecir su casa, Mical, hija de Saúl, salió al encuentro de David, y le dijo: ¡Cómo se ha distinguido hoy el rey de Israel! Se descubrió hoy ante los ojos de las criadas de sus siervos, como se descubriría sin decoro un insensato.

21 Y David dijo a Mical: Eso fue delante del SEÑOR que me escogió en preferencia a tu padre y a toda su casa para constituirme por príncipe sobre el pueblo del SEÑOR, sobre Israel. Por tanto, lo celebraré delante del SEÑOR.

22 Y aún seré menos estimado que esto, y seré humillado ante mis propios ojos, pero con las criadas de quienes has hablado, ante ellas seré honrado.

23 Y Mical, hija de Saúl, no tuvo hijos hasta el día de su muerte.

2 Samuel 6 Commentary

Chapter 6

The ark removed from Kirjath-jearim. (1-5) Uzzah smitten for touching the ark, Obed-edom blessed. (6-11) David brings the ark to Zion. (12-19) Michal's ill conduct. (20-23)

Verses 1-5 God is present with the souls of his people, when they want the outward tokens of his presence; but now David is settled in the throne, the honour of the ark begins to revive. Let us learn hence, to think and to speak highly of God; and to think and speak honourably of holy ordinances, which are to us as the ark was unto Israel, the tokens of God's presence, ( Matthew 28:20 ) . Christ is our Ark; in and by him God manifests his favour, and accepts our prayers and praises. The ark especially typified Christ and his mediation, in which the name of Jehovah and all his glories are displayed. The priests should have carried the ark upon their shoulders. Philistines may carry the ark in a cart without suffering for it; but if Israelites do so, it is at their peril, because this was not what God appointed.

Verses 6-11 Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most awful, is apt to breed contempt. If it were so great a crime for one to lay hold on the ark of the covenant who had no right to do so, what is it for those to lay claim to the privileges of the covenant that come not up to the terms of it? Obed-edom opened his doors without fear, knowing the ark was a savour of death unto death to those only who treated it wrong. The same hand that punished Uzzah's proud presumption, rewarded Obed-edom's humble boldness. Let none think the worse of the gospel for the judgments on those that reject it, but consider the blessings it brings to all who receive it. Let masters of families be encouraged to keep up religion in their families. It is good to live in a family that entertains the ark, for all about it will fare the better.

Verses 12-19 It became evident, that happy was the man who had the ark near him. Christ is indeed a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offence, to those that are disobedient; but to those that ( 1 Peter. 2:6-8 ) us be religious. Is the ark a blessing to others' houses? We may have it, and the blessing of it, without fetching it away from our neighbours. David, at first setting out, offered sacrifices to God. We are likely to speed in our enterprises, when we begin with God, and give diligence to seek peace with him. And we are so unworthy, and our services are so defiled, that all our joy in God must be connected with repentance and faith in the Redeemer's atoning blood. David attended with high expressions of joy. We ought to serve God with our whole body and soul, and with every endowment and power we possess. On this occasion David laid aside his royal robes, and put on a plain linen dress. David prayed with and for the people, and as a prophet, solemnly blessed them in the name of the Lord.

Verses 20-23 David returned to bless his household, to pray with them, and for them, and to offer up family thanksgiving for this national mercy. It is angels' work to worship God, surely that cannot lower the greatest of men. But even the palaces of princes are not free from family troubles. Exercises of religion appear mean in the eyes of those who have little or no religion themselves. If we can approve ourselves to God in what we do in religion, and do it as before the Lord, we need not heed reproach. Piety will have its praise: let us not be indifferent in it, nor afraid or ashamed to own it. David was contented to justify himself, and he did not further reprove or blame Michal's insolence; but God punished her. Those that honour God, he will honour; but those that despise him, and his servants and service, shall be lightly esteemed.

Footnotes

• [a] I.e., Quiriat-jearim
• [b] I.e., la brecha de Uza

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 6

In this chapter we are told that David fetched the ark from Baale of Judah, with an intent to bring it to his own city, 2Sa 6:1-5; but Uzzah being smitten for his error concerning it, David was displeased, and left it at the house of Obededom, where it remained three months, and proved a blessing to his house, 2Sa 6:6-11; which David hearing of, went and brought it from thence with great expressions of joy before it as it came along, and offered offerings to the Lord at the setting it in its place, and gave gifts to the people, 2Sa 6:12-19; but Michal his wife was displeased with some of his gestures on that occasion, which made some difference between them, and which, on Michal's part, was resented by the Lord himself; for she became barren for it to the time of her death, 2Sa 6:20-23.