And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
And so it was that when those carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, David sacrificed cattle and fattened calves.
David was so reverent and grateful that he offered sacrifices to God every six steps as the ark was being moved to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King David was transporting the Ark of the Covenant from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem to establish it as the central symbol of God's presence in Israel's capital. This followed a tragic incident where Uzzah was struck dead for touching the Ark, highlighting the need for strict reverence toward holy things. After the bearers had carried the Ark just six paces, David offered sacrifices of oxen and fatlings as an act of worship and to seek God's ongoing favor during the procession.
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