“It upset David that Adonai had broken out against ‘Uzah; that place has been called Peretz-‘Uzah [breaking-out of ‘Uzah] ever since.”-2 Samuel 6:8 Ever had your plans completely derailed by something unexpected happening? For example… I was all set for an amazing Thailand vacation a couple of years ago, but COVID-19 hit, and I had […]
2S6-13: Are Modern Churches Guilty Of David’s Worship Failures?
Do you recall what three serious Torah violations were committed by David and his men when they tried to transport the Ark to Jerusalem? First, they put the Ark on an oxcart instead of carrying it the way God said—on the shoulders of Levites from Kohath’s clan. Big mistake. Second, when the oxen stumbled and […]
2S6-12: David’s Kingdom Was Fragile—Messiah’s Won’t Be
Before we get back to our story of the Ark being restored in Jerusalem, there’s one question we need to answer: “Why didn’t David bring the Tabernacle to Jerusalem first?” Shouldn’t it have been a priority that the Ark be first re-established at its God-ordained dwelling spot? I don’t have a perfect answer, but here […]
2S6-11: When Manmade Customs Replace Divine Commandments
Let’s pause to get our bearings on where we’re at in our study of 2nd Samuel. We’ve been dealing with the story of the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to the City of David from Kiryat Ye’arim. This city also known as Baalah or Ba’al Judah was about a day’s journey northwest from […]
2S6-10: When Sacred Things Are Handled Lightly – The Story Of Uzah And The Ark
“When they arrived at Nakhon’s threshing floor, the oxen stumbled; and ‘Uzah put out his hand to steady the ark of God. But Adonai’s anger blazed up against ‘Uzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his offense, so that he died there by the ark of God. It upset David that Adonai […]
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