KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Michal, who was Saul's daughter, never had any children for the rest of her life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Michal remained childless until she died, which was seen as a significant consequence in that culture.
📚 Historical Context
This follows immediately after Michal criticized her husband King David for dancing enthusiastically before the Lord when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. In ancient Israel, having children was considered a great blessing and being childless was often viewed as divine judgment or displeasure. As Saul's daughter and David's wife, Michal's childlessness also meant no royal heir would come through Saul's lineage.
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