2 Samuel 6:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David became afraid of the LORD that day and said, 'How can I bring the ark of the LORD to my place?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is expressing fear and uncertainty about bringing God's presence closer after witnessing God's power and holiness.

📚 Historical Context

This happened after Uzzah died when he touched the ark of the covenant while David was trying to bring it to Jerusalem. The ark represented God's holy presence among His people, and this incident reminded David of God's awesome power and the need to approach Him with proper reverence and according to His instructions.

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