Michal's divided heart and Saul's escalating paranoia
Michael loyally saves David and then willfully endangers him
Jonathan's attempts to save David are ultimately undone
Saul reluctantly marries Michal to David, and plots his death
David meets the bride price...and more
Michal's love for David is used to ensnare him
Michal's story is a counterpoint to Abigail's
David takes Abigail for his wife, but the chapter ends on a cliffhanger
David sends Abigail home in peace. Only to find that there is no peace at home
Abigail acts, organizing provisions and setting out to head David off
Abigail is enlisted to avert disaster
