1 Samuel 19:12
So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped.
Original Language Analysis
וַתֹּ֧רֶד
down
H3381
וַתֹּ֧רֶד
down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
1 of 9
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּעַ֣ד
H1157
בְּעַ֣ד
Strong's:
H1157
Word #:
5 of 9
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ
H1980
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
7 of 9
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
Historical Context
Houses built into city walls had windows that could serve as escape routes. This architectural feature had served Rahab's purposes with Israel's spies. Night escape through windows was a known fugitive tactic.
Questions for Reflection
- Who has God used unexpectedly to provide escape routes in your difficulties?
- How does Michal's help illustrate God using even Saul's household against Saul's purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped.
Michal's assistance in David's escape 'through a window' recalls Rahab's help for Israel's spies (Joshua 2:15). She became an instrument of divine preservation, fulfilling God's purposes despite her father's murderous intent. The window escape represents narrow deliverance through unexpected means. God frequently uses unlikely helpers to preserve His servants.