1 Chronicles 15

And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart. v.29

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What makes you just want to get up and dance?  Do you have that with the joy of the Lord?   David sure did.  The ark of the covenant is finally being brought to the City of David, that is Jerusalem.  Remember the ark of the covenant is where the Lord's presence could be sought.  It brought blessings to those in its presence and held the commandments of the Lord, manna and Aaron's rod.  It was placed in the most holy of holies, the inner most place of the tabernacle that only the high priest was allowed in to.  So of course David was happy.  David here is said to have been wearing a linen ephod which was clothing of priest.    Perhaps this is one reason why his wife Michal despised David because he wasnt dressed like a king.  Other commentaries suggest she despised him because he danced like a woman forgetting his royal, manliness.  Interesting that Michal is not called David's wife but instead called Saul's daughter.  Also to note that the writer knows the heart even if there were not words spoken.  Yet even this account in 2 Samuel 6 her despised heart is mentioned, something not only God can see but man as well.  Can people tell when you despise something without saying any words?  What other reason do you think this dancing of David made Michal despise him?  Even though others will despise your joy for the Lord, don't hold back dance and leap for joy!