2 Samuel 6:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!”
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Read Full Chapter →David comes home to bless his house, but Michal meets him with biting scorn for his worship.
What Does 2 Samuel 6:20 Mean?
David comes home to bless his own household, the gladness of the day still on him. But Michal meets him with cutting sarcasm, mocking the glorious king who exposed himself before servant girls like a worthless man. Her words drip with the dignity of her father's court and with contempt for the way David humbled himself before the Lord.
The clash is between two visions of greatness. Michal measures the king by appearances and status; David measures himself by devotion to God. Her scorn would shame him for becoming lowly in worship. Yet what she despises, God honors. The verse warns that the pride which guards its image can grow cold toward genuine praise, and that mocking another's humble devotion to God is a dangerous thing. Sometimes those closest to us least understand our worship.
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What does 2 Samuel 6:20 mean?
David comes home to bless his house, but Michal meets him with biting scorn for his worship.