2 Samuel 6

1 Traslado del arca a Jerusalén
Entonces David volvió a reunir a las tropas más selectas de Israel, un total de treinta mil.

2 Y las llevó a Baala de Judá
para traer de regreso el arca de Dios, que lleva el nombre del Señor
de los Ejércitos Celestiales,
quien está entronizado entre los querubines.

3 Así que pusieron el arca de Dios en una carreta nueva y la retiraron de la casa de Abinadab, que estaba en una colina. Al salir de la casa, Uza y Ahío, hijos de Abinadab, guiaban la carreta

4 que cargaba el arca de Dios. Ahío caminaba delante del arca.

5 David y todo el pueblo de Israel celebraban ante el Señor
, entonando canciones
y tocando todo tipo de instrumentos musicales: liras, arpas, panderetas, castañuelas y címbalos.

6 Cuando llegaron al campo de trillar de Nacón, los bueyes tropezaron, y Uza extendió la mano para sujetar el arca de Dios.

7 Entonces se encendió el enojo del Señor
contra Uza, y Dios lo hirió de muerte debido a lo que hizo.
Así fue como Uza murió allí mismo junto al arca de Dios.

8 Entonces David se enojó porque la ira de Dios se había desatado contra Uza y llamó a ese lugar Fares-uza (que significa «desatarse contra Uza»), nombre que conserva hasta el día de hoy.

9 Ahora David tenía miedo del Señor
y preguntó: «¿Cómo podré regresar el arca del Señor
para que esté bajo mi cuidado?».

10 Por lo tanto, David decidió no trasladar el arca de Dios a la Ciudad de David, sino que la llevó a la casa de Obed-edom, en Gat.

11 El arca del Señor
permaneció en la casa de Obed-edom por tres meses, y el Señor
bendijo a Obed-edom y a los de su casa.

12 Entonces le dijeron al rey David: «El Señor
ha bendecido a los de la casa de Obed-edom y a todo lo que tiene a causa del arca de Dios». Luego David fue y llevó el arca de Dios de la casa de Obed-edom a la Ciudad de David con gran celebración.

13 Cuando los hombres que llevaban el arca del Señor
dieron apenas seis pasos, David sacrificó un toro y un ternero engordado.

14 Y David danzó ante el Señor
con todas sus fuerzas, vestido con una vestidura sacerdotal.

15 David y todo el pueblo trasladaron el arca del Señor
entre gritos de alegría y toques de cuernos de carnero.

16 Mical desprecia a David
Entonces, cuando el arca del Señor
entraba a la Ciudad de David, Mical, hija de Saúl, se asomó por la ventana. Cuando vio que el rey David saltaba y danzaba ante el Señor
, se llenó de desprecio hacia él.

17 Así que trasladaron el arca y la colocaron en su lugar dentro de la carpa especial que David le había preparado. David sacrificó al Señor
ofrendas quemadas y ofrendas de paz.

18 Cuando terminó de ofrecer los sacrificios, David bendijo al pueblo en el nombre del Señor
de los Ejércitos Celestiales.

19 Después repartió a todos los israelitas que estaban allí reunidos, tanto hombres como mujeres, una hogaza de pan, un pastel de dátiles
y un pastel de pasas de uva. Luego todos regresaron a su casa.

20 Cuando David regresó a su hogar para bendecir a su propia familia, Mical, la hija de Saúl, salió a su encuentro y le dijo indignada:
—¡Qué distinguido se veía hoy el rey de Israel, exhibiéndose descaradamente delante de las sirvientas tal como lo haría cualquier persona vulgar!

21 David le replicó a Mical:
—¡Estaba danzando delante del Señor
, quien me eligió por encima de tu padre y de su familia! Él me designó como el líder de Israel, el pueblo del Señor
, y de este modo celebro delante de él.

22 ¡Así es, y estoy dispuesto a quedar en ridículo e incluso a ser humillado ante mis propios ojos! Pero esas sirvientas que mencionaste, ¡de seguro seguirán pensando que soy distinguido!

23 Y Mical, la hija de Saúl, nunca tuvo hijos en toda su vida.

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.

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.