2 Samuel 6:14 nasb — And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod.

NASB

"And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod."

— 2 Samuel 6:14, NASB

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

11

Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-edom and all his household.

12

Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God." David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness.

13

And so it was, that when the bearers of the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.

14

And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod.

15

So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet.

16

Then it happened as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

17

So they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

2 Samuel 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:14 say?
2 Samuel 6:14 in the NASB reads: “And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod.”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 6:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:14 in?
2 Samuel 6:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 6:14?
2 Samuel 6:14 reads (NASB): “And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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