But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which [was] of Gallim.
Ver. 44. But Saul had given Michel his daughter.] This he had done as out of pure spite to David, so out of policy, say some, that he might not have by his wife any pretence or title to the crown.
David's wife.] Whom he had so dearly deserved, and by whom he was now so causelessly deserted; for why should she give consent to be married to another?
To Phalti.] Who is justly faulted for taking another man's wife.
Which was of Gallim.] A town of Benjamin, near Gibeah. Isa 10:29