2 Samuel, 6
14. And David danced before the LORD with all [his] might; and David [was] girded with a linen ephod.
14. And David danced before the LORD with all [his] might; and David [was] girded with a linen ephod.
2 Samuel 6 reports the transfer of the ark from the Quiriate-Jearim alliance to Jerusalem by David. During transportation, Uzzá touches the ark and is killed by God. After that, the ark is left in Obed-Edom's house and, after three months, is taken to Jerusalem with a great celebration. The verses related to the topics addressed in 2 Samuel 6 are:
Exodus 25:10-22: "You will also make a pure gold propitiatory; its length will be two and a half cubits, and its width of a cubit and a half. ends of the propitiatory. You will do so, so that they form a single body with the propitiatory at both ends. the propitiatory. " This verse speaks of the ark of the covenant and its importance in worshiping God.
Numbers 4:15: "And after Aaron and his children have covered the sanctuary and all their utensils, and to prepare to leave, the coatites tribe will come to take it; but they will not touch the sacred things, so that they do not die; this is the task of the coatites regarding the congregation tent. " This verse talks about the correct way to carry the ark of the covenant and the danger of touching it.
1 Chronicles 13:9-10: "Therefore, the thin of QUIDOM came; and Uzzá reached out to the ark of God and held it, because the oxen stumbled. Then the wrath of the Lord was lit against Uzzá, and God He hurt him there for this mistake; and died there by the ark of God. " This verse describes the death of Uzza by touching the ark of the covenant, which is similar to what happened in 2 Samuel 6.
Psalm 24:7-10: "Rise up, O doors, your heads; Rise up, O eternal gates, that among the king of glory! Who is this king of glory? The Lord, strong and powerful, the mighty Lord, In war. Raise, O doors, your heads; Rise up, O eternal gates, that among the king of glory! Who is this king of glory? The Lord of hosts; He is the king of glory! " This verse talks about the importance of God and its power and presence in worship.
1 Chronicles 15:28: "Thus all Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joy and to the sound of horns, and of trumpets, and of cymbals, resonating lutes and harps." This verse talks about the transfer of the ark from the covenant to Jerusalem and how the Levites and the people of Israel accompanied it with music and joy. This shows the importance of worship and praise to God in celebrations of faith.
“Não se desencoraje, pois, se na alma existe o contínuo esforço de melhorar, no final o Senhor a premia fazendo nela florir, de repente, todas as virtudes como num jardim florido.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
