Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Samuel 6:22

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 6:22

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 6:22

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And I will be yet more vile than this, and will be base in mine own sight: but of the handmaids of whom thou hast spoken, of them shall I be had in honor." — 2 Samuel 6:22 (ASV)

Base in my own sight. —The Septuagint, not understanding this expression, has changed it to “in your eyes.” But the meaning is, that while Michal had charged him with making himself base in the eyes of the maidservants (who were no fit judges of such matters), he was ready to abase himself in his own eyes, to do anything, however humbling it might seem even to himself, which should be for the honour and glory of God.