Bible Strands
2 Samuel 6:1
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses and mobilizes a military force following a prior gathering, preparing to relocate the ark of God from Baale of Judah.
The words — ע֥וֹד (od) = again and בָּח֥וּר (ba.Chur) = chosen. The text states that David repeated a previous action by selecting elite fighters rather than drafting the general population.
The thread — Parallel records appear in 1 Chronicles 13:1, 1 Chronicles 13:6, and 1 Kings 8:1. These passages track how Israelite leadership repeatedly assembled specific groups for covenant-related duties.
Why it lands — The passage requires a reader to acknowledge that sacred obligations demand deliberate organization and disciplined execution. It frames religious duty as a structured undertaking rather than a spontaneous emotional response.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 13:1 Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
- 1 Kings 8:1 At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
- 1 Chronicles 13:6 David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.
- Psalms 132:1 A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,
- 2 Samuel 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.