2 Samuel 3:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”
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Read Full Chapter →David formally demands Michal back from Ishbosheth, recalling the bride-price he had paid.
What Does 2 Samuel 3:14 Mean?
David sends directly to Ishbosheth, the reigning son of Saul, demanding Michal and reminding him of the bride-price he paid for her by defeating the Philistines. He presses his lawful claim openly.
By going to Ishbosheth himself, David handles the matter through proper channels rather than letting Abner simply seize her. He grounds his claim in a covenant of marriage already sealed at great cost. The dangerous years David endured to win Michal are not forgotten; what was rightfully joined is to be restored.
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What does 2 Samuel 3:14 mean?
David formally demands Michal back from Ishbosheth, recalling the bride-price he had paid.