the ark of our God. Note its titles in these two books of Chronicles: the Ark, fifteen times; the Ark of God, twelve times; the Ark of the Lord, four times; the Ark of the Covenant of God, once; the Ark of Thy strength, once; the holy Ark, once; the Ark of our God, once. Forty-six in all. See note on Exodus 25:22 .
enquired not at it. Hebrew. darash , to seek diligently. See note on 1 Chronicles 10:13 .
with all their might. Compare 2 Samuel 6:5 . No need to arbitrarily make this correspond. They are two independent books, complementary in their information.
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in this verse, emphasizing each item.
timbrels. See note on Exodus 15:20 .
cymbals. Hebrew. meziltayim : two metal discs, making a clashing sound. Always so rendered. Not to be confounded (as in Authorized Version and Revised Version) with zilzelim = timbrels, which make a rustling sound, but rendered "cymbals" in 2 Samuel 6:5 .Psalms 150:5 .
Verse 2
congregation = military assembly, or muster.
that be. Supply the Ellipsis ( App-6 ), "If it be".
brethren. So the true David calls them (Hebrews 2:11 ).
Verse 3
the ark of our God. Note its titles in these two books of Chronicles: the Ark, fifteen times; the Ark of God, twelve times; the Ark of the Lord, four times; the Ark of the Covenant of God, once; the Ark of Thy strength, once; the holy Ark, once; the Ark of our God, once. Forty-six in all. See note on Exodus 25:22 .
enquired not at it. Hebrew. darash , to seek diligently. See note on 1 Chronicles 10:13 .
Verse 5
Shihor. Not the Nile, but the brook (or Wady) of Egypt (Numbers 34:5 .Joshua 15:4 , Joshua 15:47 ) = El Arish.
entering of Hemath = the pass of Hemath, on the extreme north (Numbers 34:8 ).
Verse 6
Kirjath-jearim. Compare 2 Samuel 6:2 , where it is Baale of Judah.
God. Elohim (with Art.) = the [true] God. App-4 .
Whose name is called on it = where His Name is invoked.
Verse 7
a new cart. See note on 1Sa 6:7 . 2 Samuel 6:3 .
drave = were leading beside: or, escorting.
Verse 8
with all their might. Compare 2 Samuel 6:5 . No need to arbitrarily make this correspond. They are two independent books, complementary in their information.
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in this verse, emphasizing each item.
timbrels. See note on Exodus 15:20 .
cymbals. Hebrew. meziltayim : two metal discs, making a clashing sound. Always so rendered. Not to be confounded (as in Authorized Version and Revised Version) with zilzelim = timbrels, which make a rustling sound, but rendered "cymbals" in 2 Samuel 6:5 .Psalms 150:5 .
Verse 9
Chidon. See 2 Samuel 6:6 ; where he has another name, Nachon.
Verse 10
Uzza. See 2 Samuel 6:6 , 2 Samuel 6:7 .
died before God. Showing the sin of disobeying the Divine commands.
Verse 11
displeased = grieved, sad.
Verse 13
brought not the ark home. See 2 Samuel 6:10 , 2 Samuel 6:11 .