"Michal" is a very common female first name in contemporary Israel, [14] but the given name is used also for men. "Micol" is an Italian variant of the given name.

Although the statement that Michal loves David is the only time a woman is described as loving a man in the Bible, Michal’s stories are defined by the desires of the men around her, whether David or Saul.

Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet David, and she said, “How honored was today the king of Israel, who exposed himself today in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as would expose …

Michal (מִיכַל) was the daughter of Saul, Israel’s first king (1 Samuel 14:49). Her name can be understood to mean “Who is like God?” or sometimes “brook” in Hebrew, though exact translations vary.

Jan 4, 2022 · Michal was the younger daughter of King Saul and is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:49. Michal is important in biblical history because she fell in love with David, even though her older …

Jan 14, 2025 · Michal, the youngest daughter of King Saul, is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:49. She became known for her love for David and her role in pivotal moments during his ascent to power.

MICHAL mī kəl (מִיכַ֥ל, a contraction of mikhā'ēl Michael, meaning: who is like God?, LXX, Μελχὸ̀λ). Younger daughter of King Saul; wife of David.

Dec 29, 2025 · Michal is a prominent figure in the Bible, known for being the daughter of King Saul and the first wife of King David. She is described as a beautiful and intelligent woman who played a …

Mar 25, 2018 · Michal was the wife who found herself in the kind of family feud that many women face, except that Michal's family feud was on a scale that determined the future of Israel. She was a …

Jun 9, 2023 · We first meet Michal in the Bible after her father had been anointed as Israel’s first king by Samuel, a judge appointed by God. Saul was chosen because at the time, the Israelites were not …