MARY

Biblical typology

2 Samuel 6:11

Three months

11 And the ark of the Lord abode in the house of Obededom the Gethite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.

Douay–Rheims · Challoner revision · 2 Kings 6:11

Why this matters

The Ark remains in Obededom’s house for three months, bringing blessing. Luke 1:56 records Mary’s stay for about three months. The duration is a concrete narrative parallel, read typologically in Catholic tradition.

Text & interpretation sources

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English Scripture: Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision. Source edition.

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