2 Samuel 6:21
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.”2 Samuel 6:21
What Does 2 Samuel 6:21 Mean?
2 Samuel 6:21 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 6:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 75:7“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”2 Samuel 7:8“Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:”Acts 13:22“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”1 Samuel 13:14“But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.”2 Samuel 6:16“And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.”Psalms 89:19“Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.”1 Samuel 15:28“And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.”1 Chronicles 17:7“Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:”Psalms 78:70“He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:”1 Samuel 16:1“And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.”2 Samuel 6:5“And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.”2 Samuel 6:14“And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.”Judges 21:21“And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.”Acts 7:46“Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”1 Samuel 16:12“And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.”2 Samuel 21:9“And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them in the hill before the LORD: and they fell all seven together, and were put to death in the days of harvest, in the first days, in the beginning of barley harvest.”1 Chronicles 15:29“And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal, the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.”2 Corinthians 5:13“For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.”1 Thessalonians 3:9“For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;”
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