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2 Samuel 6:22-1964 bbe — And I will do even worse than this, and make myself even lower in your eyes: but the servant-girls of whom you were tal…

Bible in Basic English

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And I will do even worse than this, and make myself even lower in your eyes: but the servant-girls of whom you were talking will give me honour.

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And Michal, Saul's daughter, had no child till the day of her death.

— 2 Samuel 6:22-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 6:22-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death. ”

  • ASV

    “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. And Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death. ”

  • WEB

    “I will be yet more vile than this, and will be base in my own sight. But of the handmaids of whom you have spoken, they shall honor me." Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.”

  • NET

    “I am willing to shame and humiliate myself even more than this! But with the slave girls whom you mentioned let me be distinguished!” Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, had no children to the day of her death.”

  • DRB

    “I will both play and make myself meaner than I have done: and I will be little in my own eyes: and with the handmaids of whom thou speakest, I shall appear more glorious. Therefore Michol the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death. ”

  • KJVA

    “And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death. ”

2 Samuel 6 — Context

19

And he gave to every man and woman among all the people, among all the masses of Israel, a cake of bread and a measure of wine and a cake of dry grapes. Then all the people went away, every man to his house.

20

Then David came back to give a blessing to his family. And Michal, Saul's daughter, came out to him and said, How full of glory was the king of Israel today, who let himself be seen uncovered by his servant-girls like a foolish person uncovering himself without shame!

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And David said to Michal, I was dancing before the Lord, who put me over your father and all his sons, to make me a ruler over the people of the Lord, over his people Israel: and I will go on playing before the Lord;

22

And I will do even worse than this, and make myself even lower in your eyes: but the servant-girls of whom you were talking will give me honour.

23

And Michal, Saul's daughter, had no child till the day of her death.

2 Samuel 6:22-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:22-1964 say?
2 Samuel 6:22-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I will do even worse than this, and make myself even lower in your eyes: but the servant-girls of whom you were talking will give me honour. And Michal, Saul's daughter, had no child till the day of her death.”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:22-1964 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:22-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verses 22–1964.
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 6:22-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:22-1964 in?
2 Samuel 6:22-1964 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 6:22-1964?
2 Samuel 6:22-1964 reads (BBE): “And I will do even worse than this, and make myself even lower in your eyes: but the servant-girls of whom you were talking will give me honour. And Michal, Saul's daughter, had no child till the day of her death.” 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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