2 Samuel 6:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

The chest stayed there for three months, and the Lord greatly blessed Obed Edom, his family, and everything he owned. Then someone told King David, “The Lord has done this because the sacred chest is in Obed Edom's house.” At once, David went to Obed Edom's house to get the chest and bring it to David's City. Everyone was celebrating.

Cross References

Genesis 39:5

Because of Joseph, the Lord began to bless Potiphar's family and fields.

Genesis 30:27

But Laban told him, “If you really are my friend, stay on, and I'll pay whatever you ask. I'm sure the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

Malachi 3:10

I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing.

Genesis 39:23

The jailer did not worry about anything, because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in all that he did.

2 Samuel 6:10

He decided not to take it there. Instead, he turned off the road and took it to the home of Obed Edom, who was from Gath.

1 Chronicles 26:4

Obed-Edom had been blessed with eight sons: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel, Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai.