David said to Michal, [It was] before Yahweh, who chose me above your father, and above all his house, to appoint me prince over the people of Yahweh, over Israel: therefore will I play before Yahweh.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Play - See the note on 2 Samuel 6:5. The speech might be paraphrased: Before the Lord who chose me... yes, before the Lord I hav…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore will I play. —Rather, have I danced. (See 2 Samuel 6:5.)

Before the Lord. —David first give…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David said unto Michal, [it was] before the Lord
Before the ark of the Lord, what was done was done there; she u…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David returned to bless his household, to pray with them and for them, and to offer up family thanksgiving for this national mercy. It is angels' w…

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