But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.
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Gill's Exposition
But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish,.... Or "for Saul", &c. (i); which is a reason for his marrying again, but no reason for marrying more wives than one.…
Barnes' Notes
Saul’s giving Michal to Phalti was intended to mark the final rupture of his own relations with David (compare Jdg 14:20; 2Sa 3:7; 2Sa 16:21). Phalti or Phaltiel Was compelled by Abner to restore…
Adam Clarke
Phalti - Called also Phaltiel, Sa2 3:16.
Of Gallim - Probably a city or town in the tribe of Benjamin; see Isa 10:30. It is likely therefore that Saul chose this man because he was of his own…
We are now to attend Nabal's funeral and Abigail's wedding.
I. Nabal's funeral. The apostle speaks of some that were twice dead, Jde 1:12. We have hare Nabal thrice dead, though but just now…
Cambridge Bible
Saul had given Michal Probably he did it when David fled, to mark the completeness of the breach between them. David afterwards compelled Phalti (or Phaltiel) to restore him Michal (2Sa 3:15).
Gallim…
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