Reading for May 2nd

Read 2 Samuel 6.1-23. In 6.1-23: David brings the ark to Jerusalem.  In verse 1: The word translated "thousand" designates a military unit of a much smaller size. Then, thirty thousand would be thirty units. In verse 2; Baale-judah is another name for Kinath-jearim, according to Josh 15.9. This is where the ark was left in 1 Sam 7.1. The ark  was viewed as the throne of the Lord. Cherubim were mythical griffins that often guarded temples and palaces. In verses 6-8: Uzziah's death shows the awesome holiness of the ark. The story also provides an etiological explanation for the name Perez-uzzah  In verse 10: Obed-edom was from Gath (the Gittite) and was apparently among the Philistines who followed David from his days with the Philistines. In verse 14: A linen ephod was an apron typically worn by priests (1 Sam 2.18). In verse 20: Michal accuses David of fraternizing with the lowest element of society, thus implying that he is not dignified enough to be king. In verses 21-22: David replies that the Lord made him king in place of her father, Saul. In verse 23: Michal had no children either because the Lord prevented it or because David had no relations with her. Her children would have been Saul's heirs and therefore a threat to David's rule. Comments or Questions..