But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.
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Interpretation
Abigail believed that David would be king over Israel, and greatly esteemed his pious and excellent character. She deemed his proposal of marriage honourable, and advantageous to her, notwithstanding his present difficulties.
Glossary
- Gallim Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Kakul.
- Saul Person
- Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .