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2 Samuel 6:2

2 Samuel 6:1 cpdv — Then David again gathered together all the elect men of Israel, thirty thousand.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Then David again gathered together all the elect men of Israel, thirty thousand. "

— 2 Samuel 6:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

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Then David again gathered together all the elect men of Israel, thirty thousand.

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And David arose and went away, with the entire people who were with him from the men of Judah, so that they might lead back the ark of God, over which is invoked the name of the Lord of hosts, who sits upon the cherubim above it.

3

And they placed the ark of God on a new cart. And they took it from the house of Abinadab, who was in Gibeon. And Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.

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And when they had taken it from the house of Abinadab, who was in Gibeon, Ahio preceded the ark as the keeper of the ark of God.

2 Samuel 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:1 say?
2 Samuel 6:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Then David again gathered together all the elect men of Israel, 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 (CPDV): “ Then David again gathered together all the elect men of Israel, 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.
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