2 Samuel 6:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

In the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it. The old tabernacle remained at Gibeon (1 Chronicles 16:39; 1 Chronicles 21:29; 2 Chronicles 1:3). It was probably not removed because it was too large for the temporary place the king had appointed for it, and because he contemplated the erection of a magnificent temple.

And David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings ...

2 Samuel 6:17

17 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitchede for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.