◄ 2 Samuel 6:20 ►
As soon as 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." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 6:20? 2. How does 2 Samuel 6:20 illustrate the consequences of pride in relationships? 3. What can we learn from Michal's reaction to David's worship in 2 Samuel 6:20? 4. How does David's response in 2 Samuel 6:20 connect to humility in worship? 5. How can we apply David's example of worship to our daily lives? 6. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of sincere worship like in 2 Samuel 6:20? 7. Why did Michal despise David in her heart in 2 Samuel 6:20? 8. How does David's behavior in 2 Samuel 6:20 reflect his relationship with God? 9. What cultural norms did David challenge by dancing in 2 Samuel 6:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6? 11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 12. 2 Samuel 6:20–23 – How does Michal's punishment for her criticism align with other biblical teachings on marriage and respect between spouses? 13. 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? 14. If Isaiah truly walked “naked and barefoot” for three years (Isaiah 20:2–3), why doesn’t any external source mention such a shocking act, and how could it have gone unnoticed by contemporaries? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's expression of worship challenge our own perceptions of what is appropriate in worship today? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our worship is focused on God rather than the opinions of others, as seen in David's example? 3. How can Michal's reaction serve as a warning against judging others' expressions of faith and worship? 4. What parallels can we draw between David's celebration and the New Testament teachings on worship and joy in the Spirit? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of worship that balances reverence and joy, as demonstrated by David in this passage? 2 Samuel 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the story of Uzzah teach us about God's holiness and how we should approach Him? 2. In what ways did David show his respect and reverence for God during the transport of the Ark? 3. How can we apply the lessons of Uzzah's story to our everyday life? 4. Discuss the significance of David's decision to leave the Ark at the house of Obed-edom. 5. What might be the implications of David dancing before the Lord "with all his might"? 6. How does Michal's reaction to David's worship reflect her understanding of God? 7. How does David respond to Michal's criticism, and what can we learn from his response? 8. In what ways can we show our devotion to God, akin to David's dance, in our contemporary life? 9. How does the story of Michal's barrenness connect to the theme of obedience and reverence in this chapter? 10. What can we learn from David's willingness to publicly display his love for God, despite his royal status? 11. How does the story of 2 Samuel 6 deepen our understanding of the fear of the Lord? 12. Discuss the role of music and celebration in the worship of God as presented in this chapter. 13. How does the incident with Uzzah teach us about the importance of understanding God's commands before acting? 14. Why do you think God chose to bless the house of Obed-edom when the Ark was there? 15. In the context of this chapter, discuss the consequences of both obeying and disobeying God's laws. 16. How does David's behavior throughout the chapter illustrate his love for God? 17. Compare the reactions of Uzzah, David, and Michal to the Ark of the Covenant. What do their responses tell us about their understanding of God? 18. What can we learn about God's nature and how He reacts to our actions from this chapter? 19. How can we apply the lessons from David's reactions to contemporary situations where our obedience to God is tested? 20. If you were in Michal's position, how would you react to David's actions, and why? Links 2 Samuel 6:20 NIV 2 Samuel 6:20 NLT 2 Samuel 6:20 ESV 2 Samuel 6:20 NASB 2 Samuel 6:20 KJV 2 Samuel 6:20 Commentaries Bible Hub