2 Samuel 6:22

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 6:22

BSB
and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken."
AKJV
And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in my own sight: and of the maidservants which you have spoken of, of them shall I be had in honor.
CPDV
I will both play and demean myself, more so than I have done. And I will be little in my own eyes. And with the handmaids, about whom you are speaking, I will appear more glorious."
ERV
And I will be yet more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: but of the handmaids which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.
NHEB
And I will be yet more vile than this, and will be lowly in your eyes. But of the handmaids of whom you have spoken, they shall honor me."
SMT
And I was vile yet above this and I was humbled in mine eyes, and with the maids of which thou spakest with them I shall be honored.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 6:22

AndIwillyetbemorevileH7043VerbthanthusH2063FeminineandwillbebaseH8217AdjectiveinmineownsightH5869NounandofthemaidservantsH519Noun FemininewhichthouhastspokenH559VerbofofthemshallIbehadinhonourH3513Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 6:22

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Overview of 2 Samuel 6:22
Summary
King declares intent to humble himself further
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Asserting commitment to humble worship
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching