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And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> But as the Ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she was filled with contempt for him. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> As the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and whirling before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then it happened, as the ark of the LORD was coming into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked down through the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she was contemptuous of him in her heart. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then it happened as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then it happened as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then it happened as the ark of Yahweh came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before Yahweh; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then, as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter [David’s wife], looked down from the window above and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she felt contempt for him in her heart [because she thought him undignified]. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the city of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the city of David, Saul&#8217s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it was so, as the ark of Jehovah came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before Jehovah; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Saul's daughter Michal looked out her window and watched the chest being brought into David's City. But when she saw David jumping and dancing for the LORD, she was disgusted. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it was so, as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the ark of the LORD came to the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out of a window and saw King David leaping and dancing in the LORD's presence, so she despised him. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> As the Box was being brought into the city, Michal, Saul's daughter, looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and jumping around in the sacred dance, and she was disgusted with him. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> As the ark of the LORD was coming into the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal was peering out a window, watching King David jumping and dancing in the LORD's presence, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul?s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/net/2_samuel/6.htm">NET Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out the window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now, as the ark entered the City of David, Mikal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/web/2_samuel/6.htm">World English Bible</a> As Yahweh’s ark came into David’s city, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out through the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before Yahweh; and she despised him in her heart. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it has come to pass, the Ark of YHWH has come into the City of David, and Michal daughter of Saul has looked through the window and sees King David moving and dancing before YHWH, and she despises him in her heart. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it hath come to pass, the ark of Jehovah hath come in to the city of David, and Michal daughter of Saul, hath looked through the window, and seeth king David moving and dancing before Jehovah, and despiseth him in her heart. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the ark of Jehovah was coming to the city of David, and Michal, Saul's daughter, looked forth without the window, and she will see king David being strengthened and leaping before Jehovah, and she will despise him in her heart.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the ark of the Lord was come into the city of David, Michol the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord: and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord. And she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Bible</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal, daughter of Saul, looked down from her window, and when she saw King David jumping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as the ark of the LORD came past the house of David, Malchel Saul's daughter looked through a window and saw King David rejoicing and dancing before the ark of the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the ark of LORD JEHOVAH was at the house of David. Malkel, daughter of Shaul, looked out from a window, and she saw King David rejoicing and he played before LORD JEHOVAH and she held contempt for him in her heart<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it was so, as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass as the ark arrived at the city of David, that Melchol the daughter of Saul looked through the window, and saw king David dancing and playing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1577" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Michal's Contempt for David</a> 16<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">As the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">was entering</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4324.htm" title="4324: ū·mî·ḵal (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Wife of David. Apparently the same as miykal; revulet; Mikal, Saul's daughter.">Michal</a> <a href="/hebrew/8259.htm" title="8259: niš·qə·p̄āh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To overhang, look out or down. A primitive root; properly, to lean out, i.e. peep or gaze.">looked down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1157.htm" title="1157: bə·‘aḏ (Prep) -- From ad with prepositional prefix; in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/2474.htm" title="2474: ha·ḥal·lō·wn (Art:: N-cs) -- A window. A window.">a window</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wat·tê·re (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6339.htm" title="6339: mə·p̄az·zêz (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be supple or agile. A primitive root; to solidify; also to spring.">leaping</a> <a href="/hebrew/3769.htm" title="3769: ū·mə·ḵar·kêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To dance. A primitive root; to dance.">and dancing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/959.htm" title="959: wat·ti·ḇez (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To despise. A primitive root; to disesteem.">and she despised</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lib·bāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in her heart.</a> 17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a> As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a> As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">1 Samuel 19:24</a> Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">1 Samuel 21:11</a> But the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David, the king of the land? Did they not sing about him in their dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">1 Samuel 25:44</a> But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a> At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a> David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1-3</a> So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a> You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, <a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a> Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Luke 1:41-44</a> When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. / In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! / And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? ... <a href="/luke/15-25.htm">Luke 15:25-32</a> Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing. / So he called one of the servants and asked what was going on. / ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’ ... <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15-16</a> But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.And as<a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a> And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.Michal<a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">2 Samuel 3:14</a> And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.despised<a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a> And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.<a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Psalm 69:7</a> Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">Dancing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Jumping</a> <a href="/acts/3-8.htm">Leaping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-12.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Window</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Dancing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-13.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Jumping</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Leaping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-23.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/job/10-12.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">Window</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 6</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark</a> 12. <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it; </a> 16. <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">for which Michal despises him</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting</a> 20. <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David The Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence, was being brought to Jerusalem, also known as the City of David. This event marked a significant moment in Israel's history, as the Ark had been separated from the central place of worship for many years. Jerusalem was chosen by David as the political and spiritual center of Israel, and bringing the Ark there symbolized the unification of the nation under God's rule. The City of David refers to the ancient fortress of Zion, which David captured from the Jebusites, making it his capital.Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window Michal, the daughter of Saul and wife of David, observed the procession from a window, a position that suggests detachment and possibly judgment. Windows in ancient times often symbolized a place of observation and sometimes of isolation. Michal's lineage as Saul's daughter is significant, as it highlights the tension between the house of Saul and the house of David. Her perspective from the window contrasts with the communal celebration occurring below.and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD David's actions were expressions of exuberant worship and joy. His leaping and dancing were physical manifestations of his devotion and gratitude to God. This public display of worship was unusual for a king, who typically maintained a dignified demeanor. David's behavior underscores his humility and his prioritization of worship over royal decorum. This act of worship can be seen as a type of Christ, who also humbled Himself and prioritized obedience to God over earthly status.and she despised him in her heart Michal's disdain for David's actions reveals a deeper conflict between them, possibly rooted in her loyalty to her father's house and her expectations of royal conduct. Her contempt may also reflect a spiritual disconnect, as she failed to understand the significance of David's worship. This internal despising contrasts with the external celebration and highlights the theme of true worship versus mere appearance. Michal's reaction can be compared to those who reject or misunderstand the nature of genuine worship and devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his deep devotion to God. In this passage, he is celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a> The daughter of Saul and wife of David. She observes David's actions from a window and feels contempt for him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_lord.htm">The Ark of the LORD</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. Its return to Jerusalem is a significant event. 4. <a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a> Another name for Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel during David's reign. 5. <a href="/topical/d/despising_in_her_heart.htm">Despising in her heart</a> Michal's internal reaction to David's public display of worship, indicating a spiritual and relational disconnect.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_worship.htm">The Heart of Worship</a> True worship is an expression of the heart. David's uninhibited worship reflects a heart fully devoted to God, while Michal's disdain reveals a heart disconnected from God. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Michal's contempt may stem from pride or concern for appearances. Pride can hinder our ability to worship freely and genuinely. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Importance of God's Presence</a> The Ark symbolizes God's presence. Celebrating His presence should be a priority in our lives, as it was for David. <a href="/topical/r/relational_dynamics.htm">Relational Dynamics</a> Michal's reaction highlights the impact of spiritual differences in relationships. It's crucial to seek unity in worship and spiritual priorities. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Lord</a> David's joy serves as a reminder that our relationship with God should be characterized by joy and celebration, not just duty or obligation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6</a> <a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David’s dance—does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark’s journey and the people’s offerings? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_dancing.htm">What does the Bible say about dancing?</a> <a href="/q/did_david_dance_nude_before_the_lord.htm">Did David dance nude before the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) She despised him.--The contrast is here strongly brought out between the spirit of Saul's house in which Michal had been brought up, and that of David. In Saul's time the ark had been neglected, and true religion was uncared for. Michal, therefore, who had fallen in love with David as a brave hero, could not understand the religious enthusiasm which led him to rank himself among the common people before the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Michal Saul's daughter. Possibly these words are merely to identify Michal, but they suggest the thought that, as a king's daughter, she valued her royal dignity. The procession evidently passed near David's palace, and his wives and children would be eager spectators. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was entering בָּ֖א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the City עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Saul’s שָׁא֜וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter Michal וּמִיכַ֨ל (ū·mî·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4324.htm">Strong's 4324: </a> Michal -- wife of David looked down נִשְׁקְפָ֣ה ׀ (niš·qə·p̄āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8259.htm">Strong's 8259: </a> To overhang, look out or down from בְּעַ֣ד (bə·‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1157.htm">Strong's 1157: </a> In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for a window הַחַלּ֗וֹן (ha·ḥal·lō·wn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> A window and saw וַתֵּ֨רֶא (wat·tê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see King הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse leaping מְפַזֵּ֤ז (mə·p̄az·zêz) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6339.htm">Strong's 6339: </a> To solidify, to spring and dancing וּמְכַרְכֵּר֙ (ū·mə·ḵar·kêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3769.htm">Strong's 3769: </a> To dance before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and she despised him וַתִּ֥בֶז (wat·ti·ḇez) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_959.htm">Strong's 959: </a> To disesteem in her heart. בְּלִבָּֽהּ׃ (bə·lib·bāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 6:16 It was so as the ark (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>