2 Samuel 6:4 web — They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

World English Bible

"They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark."

— 2 Samuel 6:4, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

1

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

2

David arose, and went with all the people who were with him, from Baale Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, even the name of Yahweh of Armies who sits [above] the cherubim.

3

They set the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in the hill: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.

4

They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

5

David and all the house of Israel played before Yahweh with all kinds of [instruments made of] fir wood, and with harps, and with stringed instruments, and with tambourines, and with castanets, and with cymbals.

6

When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the cattle stumbled.

7

The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Uzzah; and God struck him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

2 Samuel 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 6:4 say?
2 Samuel 6:4 in the World English Bible reads: “They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:4 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:4 in?
2 Samuel 6:4 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 6:4?
2 Samuel 6:4 reads (WEB): “They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.” 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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