Moreover, the sons of Obededom The same at whose house the ark was, before it was brought by David to Zion; his sons were porters also, as himself, ( 1 Chronicles 15:24) ( 16:38) , mention is made of eight sons of his, according to their birth: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethaneel, Ammiel, Issachar, Peulthai; for God blessed him; , 12b So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with gladness.13 And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.14 Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.. Faith, Obedience, Christian Influence, Post Reply ; I Chron. What Jesus simply said was His Name: I AM, literally, YHVH () and they all fell to the ground before the Holy One of God. Originally, I took in what the preacher said. emmausroadministries, No One Is Forgiven Little emmausroadministries, https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/ephraim-and-the-house-of-judah-part-8-of-9/. What a sacrifice to God in heaven! . Baptist. The last time this name appears is in 2 Chronicles 25:24 but by then, this was several generations after him. The Church of Christ is a congregation of God's children. Or get access to this sermon and over a thousand more more when you subscribe, Get access to this sermon and over thousands, Or unlock access to this sermon and hundreds, JP App They were carved on stones of pure*sapphire,as clear as the heavens above. King David wholeheartedly desired to bring the Ark of God back to where it belonged, a desire that pleased God very much. Be sure to sign up to get updates on the latest sermon notes by Team JP. able (chayil) men. 1 Chronicles 26:7 NKJV. Obed-edom: "Delighted in God" (6:10-11). 6:12 says "so David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness". Whatever you say amen to will happen because you are proclaiming, so shall it be in your life. It was further mentioned that Obed Edom was the son of Jeduthun, who was one of Levite musicians appointed to minister to Gods presence. 4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab, whichwason the hill, accompanying the ark of God; and Ahio went before the ark. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. As usual The Holy Spirit, our Master Storyteller, is at it again, painting pictures of Jesus for us and explaining spiritual truths. The Tabernacle of David being rebuilt has got to do with us. About a year ago as I was pulling into the parking lot of a church that I was filling in at, I blurted out the name Obed Edom without any control. The first thing that God wants to do is to bless your household. Wherever it was sent, the people were stricken with tumors and plagued with rats. Firstly, there is no apparent evidence that Obed Edom was appointed the gatekeeper because of his experience with the Ark. . But when you dont do things Gods way,HE DOESNT HELP YOU. But, Jesus is the center, you say. He, too, got a clear revelation of the blood of Jesus. LESSONS FROM OBED-EDOM - YouTube Obed Edom.David was both angry at God and terrified at the the same time. 12:13). There is blessing in solving generational problems. This is funny because God, whose presence is associated with the Ark, doesnt share space with any false god. Its intoxicating! And also let me know if the series of word studies has been helpful. xiii. Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. The Lesson of Uzza "And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets." 1 Chron. This year, the Lord promises to repair all the perez (breaches) in your life. Obed-Edom appears for the first time in 2 Samuel 6:10, when David sought to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. endobj Open your hearts. This is where the oxen stumbled and Uzzah made hisfatal mistake, reaching out his hand to steady the Ark. But we are children who are deeply loved by our Father, and that is why we want to please Him. I looked up the article on Rahab that explains quite a lot and here is the link to it: https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2017/04/17/the-gospels-part-3-genealogies/. 5:9, Heb. He wasnt murdered. 6:1112). No man can look at the law and remain alive. It depicts the Lords death. 6 Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father's family because they were very capable men. . When the Angel of Death came, the blood on their doorposts was what protected them from harm (Exod. No longer then are we worshipping out of a sense of duty or the wrong kind of the fear of God. The Reason for Fear (10a) So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David. I am by no means a bible scholar at all or might have known who Obed Edom was. For all the promises of God you read in the Old or New Testament, you claim them by faith by saying, Amen!, In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches (perez) thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old. Amos 9:11 KJV, breaches (perez) The word perez in Hebrew means breach.. I was further surprised to see that later Obed Edom and his sons and their descendants were inducted into the Temple service of the Lord which as per the law was only reserved for the Levites, not even other Jews. Everything good is based on the centrality of Christ. We too, can be blessed like Obed-Edom. Obededom was faithful in his conduct and dealings and thus was faithful also to the Ark committed unto him to keep. They figured that if these new mothers did not turn around and run back to nurse their young, which would have been instinctive, then all of their troubles must indeed have been caused by the God of Israel. Maybe he went back to church or read his Bible. )After the death of Uzzah, the ark, which was being conducted from the house of Abinadab in Gibeah to the city of David, was carried aside into the house of Obed edom, where . which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear This yolk is referring to the law of Moses, which the Jewish forefathers were unable to keep. A preacher in a conference I attended talked about Obed Edom being everywhere in the records of 1 Chronicles. They were going along OK, until they reached the threshing floor of Nachon. These sermon notes were taken by volunteers during the service. 12 And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she . The Ark had been in their possession for years after the philistines returned it. Appointed to Sound With Harps. But David did something new. Ultimately, Obed-Edom decided to follow the ark and eventually became the doorkeeper of the Tabernacle of David (1 Chron. 31:10). . Y estuvo el arca de Jehov en casa de Obed . 13:14), and it was so evident that everyone around him saw the Lords blessings on his household (2 Sam. 13 And the priests custom with the people was that when any man offered a sacrifice, the priests servant would come with a three-pronged fleshhook in his hand while the meat was boiling.14 Then he would thrust it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; andthe priest would take for himself all that the fleshhook brought up. This is the missing piece in the Church today. 1 Sam. He decided to abandon the effort of bringing the ark to Jerusalem. Tuesday(women class): 5PM - 6PM The two golden Cherubim, wings unfurled,heads pointeddownat the Mercy Seat, represent the guardians of Gods Holiness and Righteousness. Obed-Edom / o b d i d m / is a biblical name which in Hebrew means "servant of Edom," and which appears in the books of 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Chronicles.The relationship between these passages has been the subject of scholarly discussions which express uncertainty and disagreements about the relationships between various passages that use the name. He is distant; Someone to fear if you go astray, not that we advocate sin or lawlessness, of course. The more we try to keep the law, the more our sinful nature is aroused. Numbers 4:15 says, And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. . TWELVE MILES! 15:56). 6 And when they came to Nachons threshing floor,Uzzahput outhis handto the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. This is because the innocent blood on the mercy seat covered their sins. It stayed there for three months, and God blessed him and his household. I am happy you found the material helpful in your study of the Word. He is not to be sought in a casual manner or without sincerity. Now let me know what you think? He so experienced the power of God that there was nothing asked of him, that he was unwilling to do III. Its a position of honor, you understand. Your salvation is Jesus..plus nothing. Quin fue Obed Edom segn la Biblia? How can I connect you and learning more about Grace? Remember Obed Edom? Typologies.Oxen are used for hard labor. 7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also able men. #3) A golden pot of manna, pictured above. No wonder there wasexuberant praise and worship!!! The sons of Shemaiah were . Woooooow. But Gods Word doesnt stop there, it also ministers life and healing to all our flesh (Prov. Now if David had checked with Gods word, hed have known the proper way to carry the Ark. He's only mentioned a few times in the Bible. Gods way is for us to trust His grace, not our own effort, strength, or willpower. She needs a whole new appreciation of the BLOOD OF JESUS! Bible Verses About Love. This seems to invalidate some of the observations the preacher made. God has the right to take life, but He also has the power and loving desire to give life eternally. But it was not by thier might; it was in response to a revelation of Jesus! now my doubt about uzzah and obed edom is cleared. So they did in Shiloh to all the Israelites who came there. It is supposed to be carried on the shoulders of the priests, much like one would carry a champion. Thank you. Do you have God in your dealings? But he had no problem bringing the ark to his house right after Uzzah was stuck dead for touching it! May your family life be such a testimony that leads others back to the Lord and His grace. David decided to move it to the City of David. And so, the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant and placed it in the house of Dagon, their wicked deity. From this, I made several observations. He put forth his hand to steady the ark, and God smote Uzzah, and he died. I receive Him. . which brings stress and pressure, say things like, I believe you will do well for this exam. As the story continues, David was in great fear and would not dare at this time take the Ark of the Covenant to the City of David, but orders it instead to the House of Obed-Edom, a Levite living in Gath, which is why he was called a Gittite. But it was not by their might; it was in response to a revelation of Jesus! Many years earlier the ark had been . They also sounded the Shofar every step along the way. Obed-Edom was a Gittite, a Philistine (Josh. B. Now that makes sense! If someone was sick or had any need at all, they broke bread. Today, we are in Christ Jesus, and we have His righteousness. I really didnt fit in because of my background. You are king-priests! Obed-Edom was not sin-conscious, but Jesus-conscious. Our story really begins several years earlier when Hophni and Phinehas, the wicked sons of Eli, believed that taking the Ark of the Covenant with them into battle would protect them from the Philistines as told to us in I Samuel 4. Church, Christianity is not about laws or doctrines. I always felt bad for poor Uzzah. Obed Edom & The Ark : Rev Emmanuel Angelo 73 views Premiered Nov 7, 2020 From the epic story of Obed Edom and the Ark, we learn a valuable lesson about surrendering all that you have to. Check well. Once we check with the original Hebrew, we will understand that this is a translator issue and why. Abinadab was both a Jew AND a priest. As we live out every moment of this year, lets be reminded that Jesus is always with us in the present and ready to help. Many Christians today are of the opinion that having more praise and worship is the key to revival. Took care of it and its contents. Su historia es conocida en la Biblia porque recibi el Arca del Pacto en su casa durante tres meses. Might as well feed them arsenic. When David came to retrieve the ark from Obed-Edoms house, Obed-Edom knew that the reason he was so blessed was the ark. Boaz was a landowner who became Ruth's kinsman-redeemer. We cannot addANYTHINGto it. And we know that where Jesus is, there is life (1 John 5:12)! He said, Im coming with you! He and all his house picked up stakes and moved in with the Ark, becoming gatekeepers alongside the priests! We must not try to do our Fathers work. You see, all names in the Bible have a meaning, and ourGod LOVES to hide wisdom and truths in names, places, even numbers, for those who are hungry enough to search them out. Because Israel at that time had forfeited the right to have God in their midst. Oh yeah. An example of how we trust in our own strength is by trying to keep the law to earn Gods blessings, to achieve our breakthroughs, or to overcome sinful habits. I was a freshly Holy Spirit filled believer coming out of a baptimethadist background filling in at a Pentecostal church. Nevertheless, due to the lack of data point, it may be different persons as well. Consider: A. No wonder there wasexuberant praise and worship!!! 14 The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months. 2. I came back to it this morning when I ran across your article. His name is interpreted thus: "Obed" = "the servant who honors God in the right way"; "Edom" (lit. The special box of the Lord stayed in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months. Know how far it is from the house of Obed Edom to Jerusalem? God's Timing is Not Our Timing Jesus was on his way to heal Jairus' daughter, but he takes time to talk to the woman who touches his robe. 78:68). When Lazarus died, Martha said to Jesus, If You had been here, my brother would not have died (John 11:21). Thank You, Father God, that You raised Jesus from the dead. However, when Gabriel appeared to Mary and prophesied that she would carry Jesus in her womb, she believed the Word of God (Luke 1:38). This is a picture of the devil being totally deprived of his knowledge (head) and strength (hands) having been completely crushed by Jesus at the cross. Obed Edom and his 68 associates (Descendants, see Ch26) ministered with Asaph before the Lord and also were gate keepers. Uzzah had died after touching the Ark while it was being brought by David to Jerusalem. The sons of Kohath had been set aside to carry the ark with poles upon their shoulders. Wow! In all the places you can, Apparently David was either unaware of Gods command or felt as if he could get by moving it as he pleased. Sin doesnt stop revival from happening, rather, revival happens in the midst of sin (Rom. John Wesley, No 15, Grey Street, Polokor Market, Warri, Delta State Nigeria, OBED-EDOM (THE MAN WITH GOD IN HIS HOUSE), on OBED-EDOM (THE MAN WITH GOD IN HIS HOUSE). And every six paces, he offered another burnt offering unto the Lord. Its not that the Israelites werent sincere, but they didnt realize how sinful they were in their flesh. Praise and worship are involved. You did things His way..or else. Secondly, due to his lineage, he was probably appointed more because it was his duty to do so. Letters, words and their meanings, everything points to Jesus! He made the link that this was due to him experienced the presence of God through the ark when the Ark of Covenant was placed in his home. The Holy Spirit is drawing pictures for us in this story. Who is he? He sure has. All these point towards one direction, that we cannot see Obed Edoms name and simply conclude that he was there due to the presence of God. Because of the blood on the mercy seat, all of Israel could expect blessings on their households and victory over their enemies to go on for another year. Wood in the Bible is a typology of humanity. Comparing The Two Attempts To Return The Ark. The Five Offerings Of Leviticus Part 5 of 10: BullockOffering, Who Needs The Law? In other words,they are all under His mercy. <> Find the secret of receiving God's abundant blessings in your family as you learn about the life of this lesser-known Bible character! He also left Obed-Edom and his sixty-eight associates to minister with them. These are notes on the sermon, Now it was told King David, saying, The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with gladness. 2 Samuel 6:12 NKJV. This demonstrates that David this time around had a greater revelation and appreciation of the blood of Jesus. The entire story from the time the Philistines captured the ark and the time it was finally returned by King David to Jerusalem was a total of approx. Why was he bringing it back and why was is not there where it belonged? 15 Also, before they burned the fat, the priests servant would come and say to the man who sacrificed, Give meat for roasting to the priest, for he will not take boiled meat from you, but raw. 16 And if the man said to him, They should really burn the fat first; then you may take as much as your heart desires, he would then answer him, No, but you must give it now; and if not, I will take it by force., 17Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord , for men abhorred the offering of the Lord., Though he was nearly blind, old Eli was not ignorant of his sons many indiscretions, yet he did nothing to stop them. The Beauty and Character of Queen Vashti. The fear of the Lord prolongs our days (Prov. To complete the subscription process, please click on the Yep! When they found Jesus, He, of course, KNEW EVERYTHING. Just like the Ark in our story, He also cannot be captured. He let them take Him away to be tried, (railroaded?), sentenced, and crucified. 21). An Attitude of Fear (10) So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. But he expects us to learn and grow, not remain a babe. And that ignored the mention that Obed Edom was a Levite in the 1 Chronicles 15 narrative. When David learns that Obed-Edom is being blessed with the "dangerous" ark at his house, David realizes that the ark itself is not the problem. Let's begin with a review. God's reward flowed onto his family and allowed him access to generational blessings. . That would be Obed Edoms qualification to even perform the role in the first place. Another mention of the name happened in 1 Chronicles 26:15, talking about the allotment of Obed Edoms duty. Appointed to Minister Before the Ark of the Covenant. In the Old Testament days, the Ark of the Covenant was understood to be the presence of God among His people. Your email address will not be published. A couple questions come to mind right off the bat like, Why did the oxen stumble (#1) and why did God strike down Uzzah, who was only trying to help? (#2). Thank You! Not knowing the proper order of how to transport the ark, they put the ark on a cart driven by two milk cows (in this way, the Philistines tested the ark: if the milk cows headed to the nearest Israeli city, Beth Shemesh, instead of following their natural instinct to stay with their calves, then the Philistines would know that it was the ark that brought about their destruction). I am totally blown away that you have been so impacted by what I wrote. The Obedience of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6: 10-12 Our text today records an event that transpired while David sought to move the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and place it within the Tabernacle. (1) The Gittite to whose house the *Ark of the Lord was transferred after the death of Uzzah ( II Sam. When you activate your strength, the result is sin. David was clothed with a robe offine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the music master with the singers. 14:11). 0U?3}}s?=Q?? In Acts 15, during the time of the early church when the first Gentiles were saved, the Jewish believers gathered to discuss whether they needed to keep the law of Moses now that they were saved. They were singing songs of praise and worship. The Chronicler naturally desired to think that only Levites could discharge such duties as Obed-edom performed, and hence, the references to him as a Levite. 4. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had. When we try to be acceptable or pleasing to God by our own good works or try to merit or earn His blessings, we stumble too. To all the people you can, He said to them, You are the heads of the fathers houses of the Levites;sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it.

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