Add parallel Print Page Options

20 David returned to bless his family.

But Michal came out to meet him and exclaimed in disgust, “How glorious the king of Israel looked today! He exposed himself to the girls along the street like a common pervert!”

21 David retorted, “I was dancing before the Lord who chose me above your father and his family and who appointed me as leader of Israel, the people of the Lord! So I am willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the Lord. 22 Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, but I will be respected by the girls of whom you spoke!”

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Living Bible, hardcover
Living Bible, hardcover
Retail: $26.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $5.00 (19%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The Living Bible, TuTone Brown/Tan Imitation Leather
The Living Bible, TuTone Brown/Tan Imitation Leather
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $7.00 (18%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Living Bible: Large Print, TuTone Brown and Tan Imitation Leather
Living Bible: Large Print, TuTone Brown and Tan Imitation Leather
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $39.99
Save: $10.00 (20%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Living Bible: Large-Print, Green Padded Hardcover (indexed)
Living Bible: Large-Print, Green Padded Hardcover (indexed)
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $8.00 (18%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The One Year Chronological Bible TLB - eBook
The One Year Chronological Bible TLB - eBook
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $9.69
Save: $5.30 (35%)