2 Samuel 6:1-23 NLT Text Notes

*2 Sam 6:2 Hebrew Baale of Judah, another name for Kiriath-jearim; compare 1 Chr 13:6.

*2 Sam 6:2 Or the Ark of God where the Name is proclaimed—the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

*2 Sam 6:4 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and some Greek manuscripts; Masoretic Text reads 4and they brought it from Abinadab’s house, which was on a hill, with the Ark of God.

*2 Sam 6:5 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version (see also 1 Chr 13:8); Masoretic Text reads before the LORD with all manner of cypress wood.

*2 Sam 6:7 As in Dead Sea Scrolls; Masoretic Text reads because of his irreverence.

*2 Sam 6:14 Hebrew a linen ephod.

*2 Sam 6:19 Or a portion of meat. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.