Michal

Summary

Daughter of Saul and first wife of David. She loved David and once saved his life, but her marriage became entangled in political claims between Saul’s house and David’s. In 2 Samuel she returns to David and later despises his worship before the ark, closing her story in sadness and distance.

Key Passages

1 Samuel 18-19, 25:44, 2 Samuel 3:13-16, 6:16-23

Important Verses

  • 2 Samuel 3:14-16
  • 2 Samuel 6:16
  • 2 Samuel 6:23

David, Saul, Jonathan, Ishbosheth