Michal

[ mahy-kuhl ]

noun

1. a daughter of Saul, who became the wife of David. 1 Samuel 14:49; 18:27.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Michal¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāl, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

Mohammed and Michal to be wed at the Shahid wedding hall in Ramallah.

From The Daily Beast

So Michal let David down through a window; and he went and fled and escaped.

From Project Gutenberg

He brought evidence of having slain double the number, and Saul was obliged to keep his promise, and give him his daughter Michal.

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His conduct called forth a rebuke from his wife Michal, who scoffingly charged him with behaving like a public clown.

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But it is not likely that in this demand for the restoration of Michal David acted on purely personal considerations.

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But a woman of Michal's character could not but act like an icicle on the spiritual life of the household.

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