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.”
She, Volume 1/p50
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
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