2Sa 6:14, 20 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 14. And David danced before the Lord ] Dancing is a religious ceremony among the Hindoos, and they consider it an act of devotion to their idols. It is evident that David considered it in the same light. What connection dancing can have with devotion I cannot tell. This I know, that unpremeditated and involuntary skipping may be the effect of sudden mental elation.

‏ 2 Samuel 6:14

Verse 14. And David danced before the Lord] Dancing is a religious ceremony among the Hindoos, and they consider it an act of devotion to their idols. It is evident that David considered it in the same light. What connection dancing can have with devotion I cannot tell. This I know, that unpremeditated and involuntary skipping may be the effect of sudden mental elation.

‏ 2 Samuel 6:20

Verse 20. To bless his household.] This was according to the custom of the patriarchs, who were priests in their own families. It is worthy of remark, that David is called patriarch by Stephen, Ac 2:29, though living upwards of four hundred years after the termination of the patriarchal age.

How glorious was the king of Israel] This is a strong irony. From what Michal says, it is probable that David used some violent gesticulations, by means of which some parts of his body became uncovered. But it is very probable that we cannot guess all that was implied in this reproach.