2 Samuel 6:19-21

The Voice

¹⁹he gave all of the Israelites—every man and woman—a loaf of bread, a date roll,^[a] and a raisin cake. Then they all returned to their homes.

²⁰On David’s return, he wanted to bestow good favor on his household, but Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet him.

Michal (sarcastically): The king has distinguished himself today in front of his servants’ maids. He revealed quite a lot, just as the lowest of the low might expose himself.

David: ²¹It was for the Eternal One that I danced. The Lord chose me in place of your father Saul and all his descendants; He appointed me to rule over Israel, the Eternal’s people.

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Footnotes

6:19 Meaning of the manuscripts is uncertain. Possibly dates or wine. Traditionally translated “a piece of meat,” but more recently “a cake made from dates.”