2 Samuel 6:2

2 Samuel 6:1 bbe — And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;

Bible in Basic English

"And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;"

— 2 Samuel 6:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 6:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.”
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WEB
“David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.”
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2 Samuel 6 — Context

And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;

And David, and all the people who were with him, went to Baal of Judah to get the ark of God, over which the holy name is named, the name of the Lord of armies, whose place is between the winged ones.

And they put the ark of God on a new cart and took it out of the house of Abinadab which was on the hill: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were the drivers of the cart.

And Uzzah went by the side of the ark, while Ahio went before it.

2 Samuel 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:1 say?

2 Samuel 6:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;”

Where is 2 Samuel 6:1 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 6:1.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:1 in?

2 Samuel 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 6:1?

2 Samuel 6:1 reads (BBE): “And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 6:1 bbe — And David got together all the fighting-men of Israel to the number of thirty thousand;

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