Bible Strands
2 Samuel 6:11
Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator reports that the ark remained in Obed-edom’s house for three months after David refused to move it into the City of David. This occurs between David’s initial fear over Uzzah and his subsequent decision to retrieve the ark with rejoicing.
The words — וַ/יֵּשֶׁב (va/i.ye.Shev) literally means "and it remained," denoting the ark’s stationary presence. אֲר֨וֹן (a.Ron) translates as "ark," identifying the sacred chest that housed the covenant.
The thread — The text describes divine blessing on a household that houses the ark, which parallels Genesis 39:5 where the LORD blesses Potiphar’s house because of Joseph, and Genesis 30:27 where Laban recognizes God’s blessing through divination. Proverbs 3:9 connects honoring the LORD with wealth to subsequent provision.
Why it lands — The text states that God blessed Obed-edom’s household because of the ark’s presence, which establishes that proximity to God’s covenant produces tangible blessing. The reader must evaluate where they place sacred things and respond to divine favor with reverence and obedience.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obed–edom the Gittite three months: and the Lord blessed Obed–edom, and all his household.
Cross-references
- Genesis 39:5 From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.
- Genesis 30:27 But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”
- Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;
- Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
- Genesis 39:23 The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.