The characterization of David in the Book of Samuel raises the question of whether he should be classified as a virtuous or flawed king. However, it is worth reconsidering whether the interpretation of Davidic narratives should be constrained by a rigid binary framework. This paper concurs with recent scholarship that challenges a dichotomous reading of David’s character, arguing that a binary reading oversimplifies the complexities of the text. Through a close analysis of 2 Samuel 6:1–11 in the Masoretic Text, this study examines narrative ambiguities that resist clear moral categorization. One notable example is the apparent disregard for Pentateuchal law in the transportation of the ark—an act of disobedience that the narrative does not explicitly condemn. However, the most perplexing feature of the passage emerges in 2 Samuel 6:10, where the Hebrew syntax renders the verse nearly unintelligible. This paper will undertake a literary analysis of this verse, demonstrating that the syntactic irregularity functions as an instance of intentionally confused language. That is, syntax made purposely confusing in order to create the rhetorical effect of confusion. Based on these findings, this study contends that in this episode, David is neither unequivocally good nor bad, but rather a figure caught in a moment of perplexity as events unfold around him. Furthermore, this paper contributes to broader discussions on Old Testament characterization and the literary dimensions of biblical narrative.