2 Samuel 6:15
New International Version
while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.

New Living Translation
So David and all the people of Israel brought up the Ark of the LORD with shouts of joy and the blowing of rams’ horns.

English Standard Version
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the horn.

Berean Standard Bible
while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

King James Bible
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

New King James Version
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.

New American Standard Bible
So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with joyful shouting and the sound of the trumpet.

NASB 1995
So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.

NASB 1977
So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.

Legacy Standard Bible
So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of Yahweh with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.

Amplified Bible
So David and all the house of Israel were bringing the ark of the LORD up [to the City of David] with shouts [of joy] and with the sound of the trumpet.

Christian Standard Bible
He and the whole house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of the ram’s horn.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He and the whole house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of the ram’s horn.

American Standard Version
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

Contemporary English Version
He and everyone else were celebrating by shouting and blowing horns while the chest was being carried along.

English Revised Version
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He and the entire nation of Israel brought the ark of the LORD with shouts of joy and the sounding of rams' horns.

Good News Translation
And so he and all the Israelites took the Covenant Box up to Jerusalem with shouts of joy and the sound of trumpets.

International Standard Version
So David and the entire assembly of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and trumpet blasts.

Majority Standard Bible
while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram?s horn.

NET Bible
David and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD, shouting and blowing trumpets.

New Heart English Bible
And David and all Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

Webster's Bible Translation
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

World English Bible
So David and all the house of Israel brought up Yahweh’s ark with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and David and all the house of Israel are bringing up the Ark of YHWH with shouting, and with the voice of a horn,

Young's Literal Translation
and David and all the house of Israel are bringing up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the voice of a trumpet,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of Jehovah with shouts and with the voice of the trumpet,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David and all the house of Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David, and all the house of Israel, were leading the ark of the testament of the Lord, with jubilation and the sound of the trumpet.

New American Bible
David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts of joy and sound of horn.

New Revised Standard Version
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David and all Israel brought up the ark of LORD JEHOVAH with shouting and with the sound of the shophar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the horn.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of a trumpet.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
14And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, 15while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

Cross References
1 Chronicles 15:28
So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.

Psalm 47:5
God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.

Psalm 68:24-27
They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...

1 Chronicles 13:8
David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

1 Chronicles 16:7-36
On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: / “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. ...

Psalm 150:3-6
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ...

Exodus 15:20-21
Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”

1 Kings 8:1-11
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...

1 Chronicles 15:16
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.

1 Chronicles 15:25-28
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...

1 Chronicles 16:42
Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

Psalm 132:8-9
Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. / May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.

Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! ...

Luke 19:37-38
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”


Treasury of Scripture

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

David

1 Chronicles 15:16,25,28
And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy…

Ezra 3:10,11
And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel…

Psalm 47:1,5,6
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph…

the sound

Numbers 10:1-10
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, …

Joshua 6:4,5
And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets…

Psalm 150:3
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

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2 Samuel 6
1. David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,
6. Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah
9. God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark
12. David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it;
16. for which Michal despises him
17. He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting
20. Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death














while he
This phrase refers to King David, who is central to this narrative. David's leadership is pivotal in the history of Israel, and his actions here reflect his deep devotion to God. The Hebrew root for "he" in this context is often associated with a singular, masculine pronoun, emphasizing David's personal involvement and responsibility in this sacred event. His participation underscores the importance of leaders actively engaging in worship and setting an example for their people.

and all the house of Israel
This phrase signifies the collective participation of the nation of Israel. The "house of Israel" is a term that encompasses the entire community, highlighting unity and shared purpose. Historically, this event marks a moment of national significance, as the Ark of the Covenant represents God's presence among His people. The involvement of "all the house of Israel" suggests a communal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and a collective act of worship.

brought up the ark of the LORD
The Ark of the Covenant is central to Israel's worship and identity, symbolizing God's covenant with His people. The Hebrew term for "brought up" (עלה, 'alah) conveys the idea of ascending or elevating, which is fitting as the Ark is being transported to Jerusalem, the city set on a hill. This act of bringing up the Ark signifies a spiritual elevation, as the people are not only physically moving the Ark but also spiritually elevating their hearts towards God.

with shouts
The Hebrew word for "shouts" (תרועה, teru'ah) often denotes a loud, joyful noise, typically associated with celebration and victory. This expression of joy reflects the people's excitement and reverence as they welcome the Ark into Jerusalem. The shouts are an outward manifestation of their inner joy and acknowledgment of God's presence and favor.

and the sound of the trumpets
The use of trumpets (שופר, shofar) in this context is significant. The shofar, made from a ram's horn, is traditionally used in Israel for religious ceremonies, signaling important events, and calling people to worship. The sound of the trumpets here serves as a divine announcement, heralding the arrival of the Ark and symbolizing God's kingship and authority. The combination of shouts and trumpets creates a powerful atmosphere of worship and celebration, uniting the people in a shared experience of divine encounter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
while he
וְדָוִד֙ (wə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

brought up
מַעֲלִ֖ים (ma·‘ă·lîm)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

the ark
אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727: A chest, ark

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

with shouts
בִּתְרוּעָ֖ה (biṯ·rū·‘āh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum

and the sound
וּבְק֥וֹל (ū·ḇə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the trumpets.
שׁוֹפָֽר׃ (šō·w·p̄ār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn


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