14 Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might,

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 6:14

King James Version

14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

English Standard Version

14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod.

The Message

14 David, ceremonially dressed in priest's linen, danced with great abandon before God.

New King James Version

14 Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.

New Living Translation

14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might, wearing a priestly garment.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:14

Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:12-19

(Read 2 Samuel 6:12-19)

It became evident, that happy was the man who had the ark near him. Christ is indeed a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offence, to those that are disobedient; but to those that believe, he is a Corner-stone, elect, precious, 1 Peter 2:6-8. Let us be religious. Is the ark a blessing to others' houses? We may have it, and the blessing of it, without fetching it away from our neighbours. David, at first setting out, offered sacrifices to God. We are likely to speed in our enterprises, when we begin with God, and give diligence to seek peace with him. And we are so unworthy, and our services are so defiled, that all our joy in God must be connected with repentance and faith in the Redeemer's atoning blood. David attended with high expressions of joy. We ought to serve God with our whole body and soul, and with every endowment and power we possess. On this occasion David laid aside his royal robes, and put on a plain linen dress. David prayed with and for the people, and as a prophet, solemnly blessed them in the name of the Lord.