Day 114-11

VIII - The Reign of David - 1025-985 B.C. ~ cont.

A. David becomes king ~ cont.

3. Ark brought back to Jerusalem ~ cont.

f. Ark returned - 2 Samuel 6:12-15; 1 Chronicles 15:25-28; Psalm 97:1-12; 2 Samuel 6:17, 16; 1 Chronicles 15:29; 1 Chronicles 16:1, 2 Chronicles 1:4; Psalm 15:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; 2 Samuel 6:18-19; 1 Chronicles 16:2-3

g. Hymn of praise prepared - 1 Chronicles 16:4-7

h. Hymn of praise sung - 1 Chronicles 16:8-22; Psalm 105:1-15; 1 Chronicles 16:23; Psalm 96:1-2; 1 Chronicles 16:24-33; Psalm 96:3-13; Psalm 98:1-9; 1 Chronicles 16:34-36; Psalm 106:47-48; 1 Chronicles 16:37-43

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And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.  (2 Samuel 6:13)

6 paces?

Gill's commentary on a portion of the verse:

had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings; upon an altar, which was at once erected for that purpose; the number and kind of sacrifices offered were seven bullocks and seven rams, 1Ch_15:26; and these David offered, not by himself, but by the priests that were with him, and that as soon as they had gone six paces from the house of Obededom; whereby they perceived the Levites, were able to carry the ark, with what was in it, the Lord helping them, as in 1Ch_15:2, and without stumbling and falling, or any evil attending them; and Kimchi thinks these six paces were just the measure of the ground Uzzah went before what befell him; but it is highly probable that he had gone further; however, no doubt by the order of David, the Levites set down the ark, and sacrifices were offered by way of thanksgiving to God, and for the continuance of his goodness, and for atonement for former errors. Some think these seven oxen and rams were offered, at seven different times and places, at every six paces an ox and a ram; but this is not very likely.

I was searching for information on what a pace was/is...and found:  How to use pace count to measure ground distance.

Michal despises David - 2 Samuel 6:16 and 1 Chronicles 15:29.

despises - H959 - A primitive root; to disesteem.

Used 42 times in 40 verses, used first in Genesis of Esau despising his birthright.  David despised the commandment of the Lord by killing Uriah.  Used of Vashti's refusal to appear before the king and cause other wives to despise their husbands.  Haman scorned Mordecai.  A foolish man despiseth his mother.  A poor man's words are despised.

The sacrifices of God are a broken  spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.  (Psalm 51:17).

For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.  (Psalm 69:33)

He will hear the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.  (Psalm 102:17H)

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.  (Isaiah 53:3)

This next verse had been posted somewhere with the comment about the anointed...and I wondered who are the anointed?  Was this a specific reference to the Messiah?  For that matter who are the prophets?

Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.  (Psalm 105:15)

anointed - H4899 - From H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically the Messiah.

• H4886 - A primitive root; to rub with oil, that is, to anoint; by implication to consecrate; also to paint.

Used 39 times in 38 verses.  Speaking of the Levitical priest in several verses.  Thought this one intriguing:

And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.  (1 Samuel 2:35) 

It appears to be referring to the Messiah walking before HIS anointed.  Samuel uses it to refer to being upright before the anointed. Samuel thought Eliab was the anointed, but God instructed him to NOT look on the outward, for God looks at the inward.  David would not touch the anointed of the Lord (Saul).  Though the Amalakite was not fearful to *claim* he smote the anointed of the Lord (Saul).

Interestingly 1 Chronicles 16:22 states the same thing as Psalm 105:15.  The Lord calls Cyrus His anointed.  Translated as Messiah in Daniel 9:25 and 26.

prophets - H5030 - From H5012; a prophet or (generally) inspired man.

• H5012 - A primitive root; to prophesy, that is, speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse).

Prophet is used 315 times in 287 verses...I am too tapped out to look through all of those.  Sorry!

I browsed all the commentaries I have...sharing Gill:

Saying, Touch not mine anointed,.... Or, "mine anointed ones"; my Christs, as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were, who, though not anointed with material oil, yet were all that, that such were, who in later times were anointed with it. They were prophets, priests, and kings; and which all met in one person, particularly in Abraham, Gen_20:7, besides, they were anointed with the oil of grace, with an unction from the Holy One, with the Holy Ghost, and his gifts and graces, as all true believers are: they are the Lord's Christs, or his anointed ones; which stand before him, and have the name of Christians from hence. These the Lord will not have touched, so as to be hurt; they are sacred persons: they are near unto God, in union with him; 

and he that toucheth him toucheth the apple of his eye; so dear are they to him. 

And do my prophets no harm; so Abraham is expressly called a prophet, Gen_20:7, and so were Isaac and Jacob; men to whom the Lord spoke familiarly in dreams and visions, as he used to do with prophets; and who taught and made known the mind and will of God to others, as well as foretold things to come; they being the Lord's servants, his prophets, they were revealed unto them, Num_12:7. These the Lord will have no harm done to them; he guards them by his power; he holds them in his right hand; and covers them under the shadow of his wing.

I noticed the phrase, 'his mercy endureth for ever' and thought I would chase it a bit.  :-D

Used 41 times, some of the attributes, attitudes, behaviors of those who recognize that HIS mercy endureth for ever:  thanks ~ praise ~ worship ~ fear ~ redeemed ~ joy ~ gladness.