But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite:
Ver. 8. But the king took the two sons of Rizpah.] By God's warrant and direction doubtless, who can, at his pleasure, dispense with his own laws.
And the five sons of Michal, the daughter of Saul.] Or, Of Michal's sister, - via, Merab: whose children, Michal, having none of her own, had adopted and educated. See the like ellipsis, 2Sa 21:19 Jeremiah 32:12 .