Remember the ladies and include the men.
Marie-Antoinette, Daughter of the Caesars: Her Life, Her Times, Her Legacy by Elena Maria Vidal left me a lot to think about. Elena Maria Vidal is a fantastic writer and researcher. She paints a realistic portrait of Marie-Antoinette with facts to back all of it up. It’s very exciting. This book is spiritual, adventurous, and sweet. I … Read more
Thank heavens Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI married! Unfortunately, Louis inherited the last king’s heavy debts. His grandpa and great-grandpa also left the royal court in a disgusting state. It was embarrassing. Fortunately, he had a good companion by him. He was fifteen when he married fourteen-year-old Marie-Antoinette. It was good for the people and for them. … Read more
I haven’t always liked Marie Antoinette. I still don’t. Now, I admire her. If you asked me eight years ago how I felt about the queen, I would say she’s horrible. I read a book about it. Yet also in the library was a book about the summer she and Louis fell in love and … Read more
Michal was in a tight spot (yet again) when she heard Saul’s servants were going to kill David in the morning. She prepared a couple ideas but had to improvise. So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped. And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put … Read more
The rabbis say Michal was a model wife. I believe it. The Midrash says that though she wasn’t required to, she wore the tefillin—scriptures on bands that could be worn around the forehead and arms. This was a reminder of how God delivered the Hebrews from Egypt as well as a sign of a clean … Read more
After David and Goliath… I read a fictional book and an article where it said Michal stole David from her older sister, Merab. That Michal manipulated David into marrying her. If that’s true, I actually think that deserves applause. Alas, I don’t think that’s the case. I have to say, though, that 1 Samuel 18 is … Read more
Going WAY back. To better times… It’s hard to know when Michal actually met David. He was already a minor celebrity when, through word of mouth, got the the appointment as one of the king’s musicians. Before coming to court, he was anointed as Israel’s next king. Saul and his household appreciated the peace he brought … Read more
Sadly, it’s sometimes better to be seen than heard when you’re in situations like Michal. Men get off easier if they say something similar. Paintings, photographs, and just visual appearances at public events can be more effective than words if princesses want to make a point. But sometimes, you can’t help yourself… Here are some notable examples. … Read more
I read an article about how Michal is a bad example because of her show of bitterness when she confronted David in public. I left a comment in hopes the writer visits this website. First, I’d like to say that though she and I have complete opposites views on Michal, I think it’s a well … Read more
I’ve decided to include some of 2 Samuel 6’s highlights. (Read to the end of the post for some of my commentary.) And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised … Read more