2 Samuel 6:11 BSB — MannaFest

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.

BSB

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ASV

And the ark of Jehovah remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and Jehovah blessed Obed-edom, and all his house.

KJV

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.

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Commentary

1 voice

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament (1765)

The Lord blessed, &c. - The same hand that punished Uzzah's presumption, rewarded Obed-edom's humble boldness. None ever had, or ever shall have reason to say, that it is in vain to serve God. Piety is the best friend to prosperity.

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Original language & word study

17 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וַיֵּשֶׁב֩	vai.ye.Shev	and it remained	H3427 →
אֲר֨וֹן	'a.Ron	[the] ark of	H727 →
יְהוָ֜ה	Yah.weh	Yahweh	H3068 →
בֵּ֣ית	beit	[the] house of	H1004 →
עֹבֵ֥ד	'o.Ved	Obed-	H5654 →
אֱדֹ֛ם	'e.Dom	Edom	H5654 →
הַגִּתִּ֖י	ha.gi.Ti	the Gittite	H1663 →
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה	she.lo.Shah	three	H7969 →
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים	cho.da.Shim	months	H2320 →
וַיְבָ֧רֶךְ	vay.Va.rekh	and he blessed	H1288 →
יְהוָ֛ה	Yah.weh	Yahweh	H3068 →
אֶת־	'et-	<obj.>	H853 →
עֹבֵ֥ד	'o.Ved	Obed-	H5654 →
אֱדֹ֖ם	'e.Dom	Edom	H5654 →
וְאֶת־	ve.'Et	and <obj.>	H853 →
כָּל־	kol-	all	H3605 →
בֵּיתֽוֹ׃	bei.To	household his	H1004 →

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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…
leads to
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–8
  Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
- Matthew 6:33
  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
- Proverbs 3:9–10
  Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;
- Psalms 37:3
  Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- Deuteronomy 28:12
  The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow…
Through
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.
leads to
- Isaiah 43:2
  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched;…
- Psalms 1:3
  He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
Through
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.”
leads to
- Acts 7:10
  and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

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04Related verses

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06About 2 Samuel

Where the connections lead

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The walk

Related verses

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About 2 Samuel