2 Samuel 6:22
2 Samuel 6:22 in Multiple Translations
and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken.”
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.
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 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.
in fact I'm going to make myself even less distinguished, become even more humble. However, I will be respected by those servant girls you spoke about.”
And will yet be more vile then thus, and will be low in mine owne sight, and of the verie same maidseruants, which thou hast spoken of, shall I be had in honour.
and I have been more vile than this, and have been low in mine eyes, and with the handmaids whom thou hast spoken of, with them I am honoured.'
I will be yet more undignified than this, and will be worthless in my own sight. But the maids of whom you have spoken will honor me.”
And I shall yet be more vile than thus, and shall be base in my own sight: and by the maid-servants which thou hast spoken of, by them shall I be had in honor.
I will both play and make myself meaner than I have done: and I will be little in my own eyes: and with the handmaid of whom thou speakest, I shall appear more glorious.
Even though you think that what I did was disgraceful, I will continue to do it even more. You may despise me because of what I did, but the women whom you were talking about will honor me!”
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 6:22
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- 2 Samuel 6:22 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:22
Context — Michal’s Contempt for David
22and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken.”
23And Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Peter 4:14 | If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
| 2 | Hebrews 12:2 | Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
| 3 | Isaiah 51:7 | Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 1:15 | This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. |
| 5 | Job 42:6 | Therefore I retract my words, and I repent in dust and ashes.” |
| 6 | Job 40:4 | “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. |
| 7 | Acts 5:41–42 | The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. |
| 8 | Matthew 5:11–12 | Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. |
| 9 | Genesis 32:10 | I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. |
| 10 | Isaiah 50:6 | I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. |
2 Samuel 6:22 Summary
[In this verse, David is saying that he is willing to humble himself even more, in order to worship God with his whole heart, as we see in 2 Samuel 6:22. He's not worried about what others think, but rather, he's focused on pleasing God. This is similar to what Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-38, where he taught us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. By following David's example, we can learn to prioritize our worship of God, even when it's hard or unpopular.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for David to humble himself even more than this?
David is expressing his willingness to lower himself even further in his worship of God, despite Michal's criticism, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:22, demonstrating his heart of humility and surrender to God, similar to the attitude of Jesus in Philippians 2:8
Why does David say he will be honored by the maidservants?
David is saying that his humility and worship of God will ultimately bring him honor, not from the high and mighty, but from those who are often overlooked, the maidservants, as a testament to God's ability to exalt the humble, as seen in Luke 1:52
Is David being arrogant by saying he will be honored?
No, David is not being arrogant, but rather, he is expressing his confidence in God's sovereignty and promise to exalt those who humble themselves, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6, and his statement is a declaration of trust in God's plan, not his own self-importance
What can we learn from David's response to Michal's criticism?
We can learn the importance of staying focused on our worship of God, despite criticism or opposition from others, and trusting in God's ability to exalt us in due time, as seen in 1 Samuel 2:30 and Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself and trust in God's sovereignty?
- How can I, like David, prioritize my worship of God, even when it's not popular or convenient?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my humility and trust in God, like David's willingness to be honored by the maidservants?
- How can I balance my desire for recognition and honor with the need to humble myself before God, as seen in Matthew 23:12?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 6:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 6:22
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:22
Sermons on 2 Samuel 6:22
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Ephraim Is a Cake Not Turned by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between life and knowledge. He warns against being extreme in either direction, as it can lead to neg |
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A Discriminating Ministry by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the prophet Jeremiah's rough path and rebellious nature, highlighting the distinction between precious and vile elements in God's sight. He emphasizes t |
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(1 Peter - Part 30): Suffering in God's Will and Out by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of identifying and understanding adversities in order to better bear them. He emphasizes that humans are naturally afraid of |
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Holy Ground by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision of Christ rather than just having ideas. He criticizes the preaching in the country today, stating that it |
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Corrie Ten Boom, on Tribulation and Persecution by Corrie Ten Boom | This sermon by Corrie ten Boom emphasizes the role of Christians as overcomers and ambassadors for Christ in a world filled with tribulation and persecution. It highlights the impo |
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The Cross and Eternal Glory - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of glory in the foundation of the Christian faith. The New Testament reveals that glory is a central and governing factor in t |
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Studies in 1 Corinthians-03 1 Cor 4:1-13 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on 1 Corinthians chapter 4 and specifically discusses the judgment seat of Christ. He explains that when the Lord comes, there will be a judgme |







