19 And gave among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a piece of flesh, and a bottle of wine: so all the people departed every one to his house.

20 ¶ Then David returned to [a]bless his house, and Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, O how glorious was the King of Israel this day, which was uncovered today in the eyes of the maidens of his servants, as a [b]fool uncovereth himself!

21 Then David said unto Michal, [c]It was before the Lord, which chose me rather than thy father, and all his house, and commanded me to be ruler over the people of the Lord, even over Israel: and therefore will I play before the Lord,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 6:20 That is, to pray for his house, as he had done for the people.
  2. 2 Samuel 6:20 Or, vain man.
  3. 2 Samuel 6:21 It was for no worldly affection, but only for that zeal that I bare to God’s glory.

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