2 Samuel 6:13 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.

American Standard Version

"And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. "

— 2 Samuel 6:13, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

10

So David would not remove the ark of Jehovah unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

11

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.

12

And it was told king David, saying, Jehovah hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy.

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And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.

14

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

15

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

16

And it was so, as the ark of Jehovah came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before Jehovah; 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 Standard Version reads: “And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. ”
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 (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. ” 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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