2 Samuel 6:16 cpdv — And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a wi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord. And she despised him in her heart. "

— 2 Samuel 6:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

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And when those who were carrying the ark of the Lord had traveled six steps, he immolated an ox and a ram.

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And David danced with all his ability before the Lord. And David was girded with the linen ephod.

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And David, and all the house of Israel, were leading the ark of the testament of the Lord, with jubilation and the sound of the trumpet.

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And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord. And she despised him in her heart.

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And they led in the ark of the Lord. And they set it in its place in the middle of the tabernacle, which David had pitched for it. And David offered holocausts and peace offerings in the sight of the Lord.

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And when he had completed offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

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And he distributed to the entire multitude of Israel, as much to men as to women, to each one: one loaf of bread, and one piece of roasted beef, and fine wheat flour fried with oil. And all the people went away, each one to his own house.

2 Samuel 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:16 say?
2 Samuel 6:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord. And she despised him in her heart. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:16 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 16.
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 6:16.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:16 in?
2 Samuel 6:16 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 6:16?
2 Samuel 6:16 reads (CPDV): “And when the ark of the Lord had entered into the city of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord. And she despised him in her heart. ” 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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