Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 6:14
2 Samuel 6:14. David danced before the Lord— David's behaviour in this particular was no disparagement to his regal dignity. His dancing, that is, his moving in certain solemn measures, suited to music of the same character and tendency, was an exercise fully justifiable in him. Piety taught David, that all men are upon a level in the solemnities of religion. See Delaney; where the reader will find a dissertation upon dancing, wherein David's dancing before the ark is examined, fully... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 6:14
danced . This explains the subscription of Psalms 87:0 , Mahalath Leannoth = dancing with shoutings. Compare 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 . See App-65 . The Psalms 87:0 subscription reads: "A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth." See notes on Psalms 87:7 . a linen ephod . Compare Aaron (Exodus 28:6 ) and Samuel (1 Samuel 2:18 ). read more