Obed-edom Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on obed-edom bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Samuel 6:3 (KJV)
Where was the ark being brought from?
Answer: The house of Abinadab in Gibeah / Kirjath-jearim
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:3 (KJV) — 'out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah.'
Lesson 2 · 2 Samuel 6:7 (KJV)
Who put forth his hand to the ark and died?
Answer: Uzzah
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:6-7 (KJV) — 'Uzzah... God smote him there for his error.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Samuel 6:10 (KJV)
Where did David place the ark after Uzzah died?
Answer: The house of Obed-edom the Gittite
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:10 (KJV) — 'carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV)
How long did the ark continue with Obed-edom?
Answer: Three months
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV) — 'the ark of the LORD continued... three months.'
Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV)
What did the LORD do to Obed-edom's house?
Answer: Blessed it and all he had
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV) — 'the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 6:10 (KJV)
What people was Obed-edom called after?
Answer: Gittite
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:10 (KJV) — 'Obed-edom the Gittite.'
Lesson 7 · 2 Samuel 6:12 (KJV)
When David heard of the blessing, what did he do?
Answer: Went and brought up the ark with gladness
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:12 (KJV) — 'David went and brought up the ark of God... with gladness.'
Lesson 8 · 2 Samuel 6:14 (KJV)
What did David do as the ark went up?
Answer: Danced before the LORD with all his might
Study note. 2 Samuel 6:14 (KJV) — 'David danced before the LORD with all his might.'
Lesson 9 · 1 Chronicles 16:38 (KJV)
Obed-edom and his sons were appointed by David as what?
Answer: Doorkeepers / porters
Study note. 1 Chronicles 15:24; 16:38 (KJV) — Obed-edom was a porter for the ark.
Lesson 10 · 1 Chronicles 26:8 (KJV)
How many sons did Obed-edom have, who were 'mighty men of valour'?
Answer: Sixty-two
Study note. 1 Chronicles 26:8 (KJV) — 'sons and brethren... threescore and two of Obed-edom.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does obed-edom bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?