Remember the ladies and include the men.
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
I seriously don’t know how Michal found the will to live. She was a woman who took action though. Her husband had multiple wives and children. Yet they might have made good allies. Still, at least one came from a family that was anti-Saul. There were conspiracies. There were those against her. If I had … Read more
Abner presented David’s case to be king to the elders of Israel. He persuaded the Benjaminites and the rest of Israel to switch sides. Was Michal part of the things he spoke about in conversations? The daughter of Saul was pleased to be united with David and thought he was the true king–that could persuade people. … Read more
“The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” This was the counsel the Lord gave Samuel when looking for a new king who ended up being David. Both David and Saul were young and good looking when called. They rose to prominence, but … Read more
Call her a pawn but could Michal wanted to go back to David? Conflicts have arisen about this since she spent more time with Patil than with David. Or some say she really wanted to go back—others go beyond that and say she just wanted to go to be associated with the king. It was … Read more
Okay, the ever popular question surrounding Jonathan and David:Was Jonathan gay? I don’t know the answer to that. But I wonder how Michal felt about the close relationship of her husband and brother. I see the Princess Caroline of England (1713-1757) relating somewhat to Michal in this case. Caroline was childless and unmarried which caused … Read more
I can’t stress enough how impossible it was for Michal and David to reunite with each other. How could she find David who was on the run? Jonathan would have made a good ally as he was also helping preserve David’s life—but was also busy serving Saul and country. He didn’t seem to have the … Read more