2 Samuel 6:21
“And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And I will yet be more vile than thus,.... If this is to be vile, I will endeavour to be viler still; if to dance before…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Play - See 2Sa 6:5 note. The speech might be paraphrased, Before the Lord which chose me, etc., yea, before the Lord…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It was before the Lord, which chose me - David felt the reproach, and was strongly irritated, and seems to have spoken…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 6:20-23
David, having dismissed the congregation with a blessing, returned to bless his household (Sa2 6:20), that is, to pray…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
It was before theLord] Before the LORD, who chose me rather than thy father, &c. … yea I will play before the LORD.…
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