2 Samuel 3:13 (KJV)

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And he said Well I will make a league with thee but one thing I require of thee that is Thou shalt not see my face except thou first bring Michal Saul’s daughter when thou comest to see my face

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that is. Heb. saying. Thou shalt. Ge 43:3 Ge 44:23 Ge 44:26

Michal. 2Sa 3:20-23 1Sa 18:20-28 1Sa 19:11-17 1Ch 15:29

except.As Michal was not divorced, but violently separated from David, he had a legal right to demand her, and was justified in receiving her again. It is probable, also, that her marriage with Phaltiel was a force upon her inclinations; and whatever affections he might have for her, it was highly criminal for him to take another man's wife. David required Michal probably both out of affection for her, and to strengthen his interest, by asserting his affinity with the house of Saul.

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