2 Samuel 6:1-23: Fear and Joy Before the LORD

Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio

Now that David’s capital city is secure, he brings the ark of the LORD to Jerusalem with great joy. The initial happy procession halts quickly as the LORD strikes careless Uzzah dead. David’s anger turns to fear, and the ark stays outside of Jerusalem for a time. When David realizes that the LORD’s presence, rightly respected, does mean blessing, David finishes bringing the ark to Jerusalem in the right way, and the king dances mightily in the procession because of what God has done. David’s wife, Michal, wrongly despises David, and she is left barren, meaning that Saul will not have an heir on the throne of Israel. The LORD continues to establish David’s kingdom in this way.

Rev. Bart Day, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Extension Fund in St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Samuel 6:1-23.

"A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Samuel. This time in Israel's history has its highs and lows, but the LORD's faithfulness never wavers. He provides His Word to be proclaimed faithfully through prophets like Samuel and Nathan. Even as princes like Saul and David sit on an earthly throne, the LORD remains King over His people, even as He does now and forever through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]