2 Samuel 6:11

And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obed–edom the Gittite three months: and the Lord blessed Obed–edom, and all his household.

Cross-references

Genesis 39:5 has God blessing Potiphar's house because of Joseph, just as Obed-edom's household is blessed because of the ark. Both show blessing through a holy presence.

1 Chronicles 13:13 records the same event — David leaving the ark at Obed-edom's house after Uzzah's death.

Genesis 30:27 shows Laban blessed because of Jacob's presence — a parallel to Obed-edom's household blessed by the ark's presence. Both illustrate blessing through association.

Genesis 39:23 states the Lord was with Joseph and made him succeed — parallel to the ark's presence bringing blessing to Obed-edom's household. Both show divine favor through presence.

Proverbs 3:33 Related theme

Proverbs 3:33 states God blesses the righteous dwelling — exemplified by Obed-edom's blessed household while hosting the ark.