Contempt vs. Humility

When David brought the ark of the Lord to Jerusalem, Michal watched him from the window and felt contempt as she saw her husband dancing with joy in front of the people and servants. In her eyes, a king should not have humiliated himself in that way, confusing himself with his own subjects. Her reaction revealed not only her contempt for David but also for those who served him with humility and devotion. Her vision of the kingdom was still tied to pride and external form rather than to the will of God. She failed to understand that true greatness lies not in appearance but in communion with God and the ability to worship him with sincerity. Her heart was captive to an idea of ​​royalty based on distance and grandeur, rather than on humility and service.

Bathsheba, on the other hand, accepted the words of the king’s servants without rebelling. When David sent for her, she obeyed, showing an attitude of submission that, although part of a painful and controversial episode, revealed a disposition opposite to that of Michal. Her life was marked by moments of great suffering, but also by an interior growth that led her to assume an important role in the history of Israel. Later in her life, she again showed respect for the king’s servants by accepting David’s decision to proclaim Solomon his successor and by acting wisely to secure the kingdom’s future.

Michal symbolizes those who live in judgment and contempt, unable to recognize God’s will, while Bathsheba represents those who, despite going through difficult circumstances, maintain a heart of obedience. While Michal remained barren, not only physically but also spiritually, Bathsheba bore Solomon, the one who would lead Israel to an age of great prosperity. This shows that a humble heart that is open to God’s will bears fruit, while a heart full of contempt and pride remains barren and without an inheritance.