2 Samuel 6:9 web — David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"

World English Bible

"David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?""

— 2 Samuel 6:9, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

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.

8

David was displeased, because Yahweh had broken forth on Uzzah; and he called that place Perez Uzzah, to this day.

9

David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"

10

So David would not move the ark of Yahweh to be with him in the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.

11

The ark of Yahweh remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months: and Yahweh blessed Obed-Edom, and all his house.

12

It was told king David, saying, "Yahweh has blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that pertains to him, because of the ark of God." David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom into the city of David with joy.

2 Samuel 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:9 say?
2 Samuel 6:9 in the World English Bible reads: “David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:9 in?
2 Samuel 6:9 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 6:9?
2 Samuel 6:9 reads (WEB): “David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, "How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?"” 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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