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Michal, a wife of David

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Read 2 Samuel 6

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 him in her heart. 2 Samuel 6:16

2 Samuel 6:16

I must admit, while I knew that Michal was Saul’s daughter and one of David’s wives, and that he was moved with passion to dance in celebration and honor before the Lord as the ark of the Lord came into the city. There is, however, much I did not know/remember about her – such as she was his first wife.

Our study guide points out several things about Michal:

  • She was David’s first wife
  • She was observant (16)
  • She despised him for how he danced before the Lord (16)
    • She mocked David’s humility as he honored the Lord – because she did not understand that David was not being disrespectful or lewd, but he was honoring God

“Michal serves as an example of those who persecute people who are sincere in their worship.”

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Reflection/Application

The More We Know

I encourage you to learn more about Michal and David, who they were and how they got together, and … did David really dance naked? Just follow the links below

Did David dance naked?

What is the story of David and Michal?l

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Turning Lament into Dancing

Today’s Reading: Psalm 30 (SOAP: Psalm 30:11-12)

A song used at the dedication of the temple: by David

David’s Response to Answered Prayer

This psalm begins with an acknowledgment that a prayer has been answered. It seems to be a recounting or a testimony of what it was all about and how David’s sorrow turned into joyful dancing. However, don’t miss the line of lament in verse 7 where David says the Lord rejected him and he was terrified. Note the progression from there, David cried to the LORD (8), David’s focus was the Lord (9), and David seeks the LORD’s mercy – indicating he knew that he deserved God’s displeasure and rejection. Suddenly David’s lament is turned into dancing and he says he can no longer stay silent. Oh that we would all respond so joyfully with praise when God answers our prayers.

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
    You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
    O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!

Psalm 30:11-12

In these two verses David realizes, with great joy, that his prayers have been answered and he gives God the credit. He makes his joy known and pledges to always give God thanks.

How then should we live?

When God removes or improves our suffering we should make it known. We should not be silent when God acts on our behalf. Instead, we should, without hesitation or timidity give thanks to the LORD. Our responses not only bring delight to God but they have the power to make His name known to others around us, which may in turn encourage them to pray or praise God as well.

My Response

Father, Thank You for all the times You have turned my mourning into dancing! Let me never withhold praise that is due Your name. Let me dance and sing with joy – making Your goodness, greatness, mercy, grace, and love known! And in this, may You be glorified.

Going Deeper

Don’t forget to read the LGG Blog Post lovegodgreatly.com/blog/