2 Samuel 6:13 akjv — And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves.

American King James Version

"And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves. "

— 2 Samuel 6:13, American King James Version

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KJV
“And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.”
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ASV
“And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. ”
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WEB
“It was so, that, when those who bore the ark of Yahweh had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.”
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NET
“Those who carried the ark of the LORD took six steps and then David sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.”
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DRB
“And when they that carried the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed and ox and a ram:”
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BBE
“And when those who were lifting the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he made an offering of an ox and a fat young beast.”
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KJVA
“And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.”
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2 Samuel 6 — Context

So David would not remove the ark of the LORD to him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household. ¶

And it was told king David, saying, The LORD has blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertains to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.

And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves.

And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. ¶

2 Samuel 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:13 say?

2 Samuel 6:13 in the American King James Version reads: “And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves. ”

Where is 2 Samuel 6:13 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 6:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 13.

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 6:13.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:13 in?

2 Samuel 6:13 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 6:13?

2 Samuel 6:13 reads (AKJV): “And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves. ” 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 6:13 akjv — And it was so, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatted calves.

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