David's "humiliation" leads to honor. Michal's indignation leads to loss
Michal tears a strip of David for failing to act regaly
Michal observes the celebration objectively, and David, critically.
Israel is chastened to celebrate the sacred before the spectacle.
Paltiel's grief and the beginning of the ark's procession
Michal is used as a political pawn again and again
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
