2 Samuel 3:13
And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul’s daughter, when thou comest to see my face.
Cross-references
Genesis 43:3
Allusion
In Genesis 43:3, Judah repeats Joseph's condition 'you shall not see my face unless...' — identical phrasing to David's demand for Michal.
1 Samuel 18:20–28
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 18:20-28, Michal loves David and becomes his wife — the backstory for why David demands her return here.
1 Samuel 14:49
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 14:49, Michal is listed as Saul's daughter — establishing her identity as the wife David demands back here.
1 Samuel 19:11–17
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 19:11-17, Michal helps David escape Saul — showing her loyalty, which makes David's demand to reclaim her here significant.
1 Chronicles 15:29
Parallel
In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal despises David dancing — a later event showing the strained relationship after her return demanded here.