Remember the ladies and include the men.
“Where ever there’s water, there’s people,” says my biblical lands instructor during each lesson. So, of course, the well is a popular place. It’s a great place to meet people! It was somewhat romantic when Jacob met Rachel at the well. He knew she was the one he was looking for, and he helped water … Read more
I believe the Bible is true. I believe the Book of Mormon is true. I shudder at scriptural fiction about specific people that existed though. I get upset because the doctrine tends to get skewed and people get misrepresented. That being said, I really do find scriptural fiction exciting–as long as the main character isn’t … 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
Before Michal returned to David, she probably had some sort of knowledge that David took on more wives. Perhaps Abner filled her in on more details on their way to Hebron. Accepting or not, nothing could have fully prepared her to be in the presense of his other families. David’s wives are obviously one of … Read more