2 Samuel 6:13 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 be…

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"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."

— 2 Samuel 6:13, Bible in Basic English

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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. ”
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2 Samuel 6 — Context

So David did not let the ark of the Lord come back to him to the town of David: but had it turned away and put into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

And the ark of the Lord was in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months: and the Lord sent a blessing on Obed-edom and all his family.

And they said to King David, The blessing of the Lord is on the family of Obed-edom and on all he has, because of the ark of God. And David went and took the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the town of David with joy.

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.

And David, clothed in a linen ephod, was dancing before the Lord with all his strength.

So David and all the men of Israel took up the ark of the Lord with cries of joy and sounding of horns.

And when the ark of the Lord came into the town of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, looking out of the window, saw King David dancing and jumping before the Lord; and to her mind he seemed foolish.

2 Samuel 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:13 say?

2 Samuel 6:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

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 (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.” 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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