Michal uses a question rather than direct accusation to amplify her contempt through sarcasm. The interrogative form allows her to feign wonder at David’s supposed honor while actually expressing disgust at what she considers shameful behavior unbecoming of royalty.

David responded that his celebration was before the Lord who chose him over Saul’s house, and declared he would become even more undignified and humble in his own eyes, though honored by the maidservants Michal mentioned (2 Samuel 6:21-22).

Michal’s question drips with sarcasm, she asks how David honored himself when she means the opposite. The Hebrew construction uses two instances of “today” (hayom) for emphasis, hammering home her immediate disgust at what she just witnessed. The word honored (kabad) normally means to be weighty or glorious, but her tone inverts the meaning into shame. She contrasts the king of Israel with vain fellows (reqim), empty or worthless men, suggesting David descended to their level. The question form rather than direct accusation reveals her royal pride, she cannot bring herself to state plainly what offends her, so she cloaks contempt in mock wonder. This question becomes the last recorded words between David and Michal; Scripture notes she remained childless to her death, a tragic ending to their relationship that began with her love for him.