Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David dancing and celebrating, she despised him in her heart. New Living Translation But as the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David skipping about and laughing with joy, she was filled with contempt for him. English Standard Version And as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart. New American Standard Bible When the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and celebrating; and she despised him in her heart. NASB 1995 It happened when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and celebrating; and she despised him in her heart. NASB 1977 And it happened when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and making merry; and she despised him in her heart. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened as the ark of the covenant of Yahweh came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and celebrating; and she despised him in her heart. Amplified Bible It happened that as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, Michal [David’s wife] the daughter of Saul, looking down through a window, saw King David leaping and dancing [in celebration]; and she despised him in her heart. Christian Standard Bible As the ark of the covenant 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, and she despised him in her heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the city of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. American Standard Version And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of Jehovah came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David dancing and playing; and she despised him in her heart. Contemporary English Version 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 in honor of the LORD, she was disgusted. English Revised Version 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 looked out at the window, and saw king David dancing and playing; and she despised him in her heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the ark of the LORD's promise came to the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out of a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, so she despised him. Good News Translation As the Box was being brought into the city, Michal, Saul's daughter, looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and leaping for joy, and she was disgusted with him. International Standard Version But as the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD approached the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal was peering out a window, watching King David dancing and cavorting around, and she despised him in her heart. NET Bible As the ark of the LORD's covenant entered the City of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, looked out the window. When she saw King David jumping and celebrating, she despised him. New Heart English Bible It happened, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, that Mikal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David dancing and playing; and she despised him in her heart. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs 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. World English Bible As the ark of Yahweh’s covenant came to David’s city, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David dancing and playing; and she despised him in her heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH is entering into the City of David, and Michal daughter of Saul is looking through the window, and sees King David dancing and playing, and despises him in her heart. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, the ark of the covenant of Jehovah is entering in unto the city of David, and Michal daughter of Saul is looking through the window, and seeth king David dancing and playing, and despiseth him in her heart. Smith's Literal Translation And the ark of the covenant of Jehovah will be coming even to the city of David, and Michel daughter of Saul, looking forth from a window, and she will see king David leaping and playing: and she will despise him in her heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the ark of the covenant of the Lord was come to the city of David, Michol the daughter of Saul looking out at a window, saw king David dancing and playing, and she despised him in her heart. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord had arrived in the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, gazing through a window, saw king David dancing and playing, and she despised him in her heart. New American Bible But as the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal, daughter of Saul, looked down from her window, and when she saw King David leaping and dancing, she despised him in her heart. New Revised Standard Version As the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing; and she despised him in her heart. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass as the ark in which was the covenant of the LORD reached the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out a window and saw David dancing and playing, and she despised him in her heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when the ark that has in it the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH had arrived and entered and arrived in its place at the city of David, Malkal, daughter of Shaul, looked out from a window, and she saw King David who was performing, and she despised him in her heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 looked out at the window, and saw king David dancing and making merry; and she despised him in her heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the ark of the covenant of the Lord arrived, and came to the city of David; and Melchol the daughter of Saul looked down through the window, and saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Michal's Contempt for David29As 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. Cross References 2 Samuel 6:16 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. 2 Samuel 6:20-23 When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the maidservants of his subjects, like a vulgar person would do.” / But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, / and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken.” ... 1 Chronicles 13:8-10 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. / When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. / And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. 1 Chronicles 16:43 Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household. 2 Samuel 6:14-15 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. 1 Chronicles 13:3-4 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” / And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it. 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 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. 1 Chronicles 17:1 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” 1 Kings 8:1-11 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, ... Psalm 132:8-9 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. / May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. Matthew 21:15-16 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’?” Luke 19:37-40 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” / But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!” ... John 12:12-15 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ... Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Treasury of Scripture 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. as the ark 1 Chronicles 17:1 Numbers 10:33 Deuteronomy 31:26 Lord 2 Samuel 6:16 Michal 1 Samuel 18:27,28 1 Samuel 19:11-17 1 Samuel 25:44 dancing Exodus 15:20 Psalm 30:11 Psalm 149:3 she despised 2 Samuel 6:20-23 Psalm 69:7-9 Acts 2:13 Jump to Previous Ark Celebrating City Covenant Dancing Daughter David Despised Heart Leaping Making Merry Michal Playing Saul WindowJump to Next Ark Celebrating City Covenant Dancing Daughter David Despised Heart Leaping Making Merry Michal Playing Saul Window1 Chronicles 15 1. David having prepared a place for the ark,15. the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom 25. He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy 29. Michal despises him As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its entry into the City of David, which is Jerusalem, marked a significant moment in Israel's religious history. David had established Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel, and bringing the Ark there symbolized God's blessing and favor. This event fulfilled David's desire to make Jerusalem the heart of worship for the nation, aligning with God's plan for a centralized place of worship (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating and she despised him in her heart Persons / Places / Events 1. The Ark of the CovenantA sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. 2. City of David Also known as Jerusalem, it was the political and spiritual center of Israel during King David's reign. 3. Michal, Daughter of Saul The first wife of King David and daughter of the former King Saul. Her reaction to David's worship is central to this verse. 4. King David The second king of Israel, known for his deep devotion to God. His actions in this passage reflect his exuberant worship. 5. The Event of Bringing the Ark A significant moment in Israel's history, symbolizing the return of God's presence to the center of national life. Teaching Points The Heart of WorshipDavid's uninhibited worship before the Lord serves as a model for believers to express genuine and heartfelt praise, regardless of others' opinions. The Danger of Despising Worship Michal's disdain for David's worship highlights the risk of allowing pride or misunderstanding to hinder our appreciation of others' devotion to God. The Presence of God The Ark's return to Jerusalem symbolizes the centrality of God's presence in the life of His people, reminding us to prioritize His presence in our lives. Relational Dynamics in Worship The tension between David and Michal underscores the impact that differing views on worship can have on relationships, encouraging open communication and understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15In 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? 2 Samuel 6:14 – How plausible is David’s public dancing without concern for royal decorum, given the cultural norms of ancient Near Eastern kings? In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts? In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God's anger struck them down for improper Ark transport--why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?(29) And it came to pass.--The verse reads in the Hebrew like a modernised form of 2Samuel 6:16. As the ark of the covenant of the Lord came.--Rather, The ark had come so far as to the city, and Michal had looked forth by the lattice, and she saw . . . Dancing and playing.--In the Hebrew two common words have been substituted for the two obsolete ones occurring in Samuel. Playing.--The Hebrew word denotes dancing combined with singing and playing (Jeremiah 30:19; 1Samuel 18:6-7). She despised him.--Because he seemed forgetful of his royal and manly honour, in dancing like a woman. . . . Verse 29. - Thus briefly is given by our compiler what occupies five verses (2 Samuel 6:19, 20-23) in the Book of Samuel. Neither of the words here rendered dancing and playing (but which would be better rendered "leaping and dancing") is the same with those employed in 2 Samuel 6:14, 16, where our Authorized Version rendering is "dancing" and "leaping and dancing" respectively. The word in both of those verses that represents the dancing, does correctly so represent, bet is a somewhat generic form, as it carries the idea of dancing in a circle. The reason of Michal "despising David in her heart" can only be found in the unreason and the irreligion of that heart itself. She was a type of not a few, who despise devotion, enthusiasm, and above all practical liberality and generosity, on the part of any individual of their own family, when these are shown to Christ and his Church, and when they think they may be a trifle the poorer for it, or when they feel that the liberality and devotion of another exposes their own "poverty" in both these respects.
Hebrew As the arkאֲרוֹן֙ (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִ֣ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be entering בָּ֖א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the City עִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David, דָּוִ֑יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Saul’s שָׁא֜וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter Michal וּמִיכַ֨ל (ū·mî·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4324: Michal -- wife of David looked down נִשְׁקְפָ֣ה ׀ (niš·qə·p̄āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8259: To overhang, look out or down from בְּעַ֣ד (bə·‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for a window הַחַלּ֗וֹן (ha·ḥal·lō·wn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2474: A window and saw וַתֵּ֨רֶא (wat·tê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see King הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king David דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse dancing מְרַקֵּ֣ד (mə·raq·qêḏ) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7540: To stamp, to spring about and celebrating, וּמְשַׂחֵ֔ק (ū·mə·śa·ḥêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7832: To laugh, to play and she despised וַתִּ֥בֶז (wat·ti·ḇez) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 959: To disesteem him ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 0: 0 in her heart. בְּלִבָּֽהּ׃ (bə·lib·bāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links 1 Chronicles 15:29 NIV1 Chronicles 15:29 NLT 1 Chronicles 15:29 ESV 1 Chronicles 15:29 NASB 1 Chronicles 15:29 KJV 1 Chronicles 15:29 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 15:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 15:29 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 15:29 French Bible 1 Chronicles 15:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:29 It happened as the ark (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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