“she despised him in her heart.” 2 Samuel 6:16b
Israel is rejoicing at the return of the Ark and King David is leading the procession. As he is leaping and dancing, his wife Michal sees him, and we’re told, “despised him in her heart”. Two lessons from today’s reading.
Be on guard against “Mind Reading”. She “assumed” that he was showing off in front of the ladies. She was wrong! He was worshiping God. Be on guard against Disrespect. David was not only her husband, he was her King. She had no grounds to show this kind of Anger and Bitterness! Yes, there’s more to the story than what is recorded here (see earlier), but she was double-bound to show him the utmost respect. Sadly, she died barren. Let this be a sobering lesson to us all!