1 Samuel 18:20
And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 18:28
Parallel
1 Samuel 18:28 confirms Saul's awareness of Michal's love for David, reinforcing the plot begun in verse 20.
1 Samuel 25:44
Historical context
1 Samuel 25:44 reveals the outcome: Saul gives Michal to another man, nullifying the marriage from 18:20.
2 Samuel 3:13
Historical context
2 Samuel 3:13 shows David later demands Michal back as his wife, continuing the story from 18:20.
Genesis 29:18
Related theme
In Genesis 29:18, Jacob serves seven years for Rachel's hand, similar to Michal's love for David leading to a marriage arrangement.
Genesis 29:20
Related theme
Genesis 29:20 highlights Jacob's love making labor seem short; Michal's love for David parallels this devotion.
Genesis 34:3
Related theme
Genesis 34:3 describes Shechem's love for Dinah after assault, contrasting with Michal's pure love for David.