1 Samuel 18:22
1 Samuel 18:22 in Multiple Translations
Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’”
¶ And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.
And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son-in-law.
And Saul gave his servants orders saying, Have talk with David secretly and say to him, See how the king has delight in you, and how you are loved by all his servants: then be the king's son-in-law.
Saul gave these instructions to his servants, “Talk with David in private and tell him, ‘Look, the king is very happy with you, and all of us love you. Why not become the king's son-in-law?’”
And Saul commanded his seruants, Speake with Dauid secretly, and say, Behold, ye King hath a fauour to thee, and all his seruants loue thee: be now therefore the Kings sonne in law.
And Saul commandeth his servants, 'Speak unto David gently, saying, Lo, the king hath delighted in thee, and all his servants have loved thee, and now, be son-in-law to the king.'
Saul commanded his servants, “Talk with David secretly, and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore be the king’s son-in-law.’”
And Saul commanded his servants, saying , Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.
And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: Behold thou pleasest the king, and all his servants love thee. Now therefore be the king’s son in law.
Saul told his servants, “Talk to David privately, and say to him, ‘Listen, the king is pleased with you, and all of us his servants love you. So now we think that you should marry Michal and become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”
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Context — David Marries Michal
22Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’”
23But when Saul’s servants relayed these words to David, he replied, “Does it seem trivial in your sight to be the son-in-law of the king? I am a poor man and lightly esteemed.” 24And the servants told Saul what David had said.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 36:1–3 | An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. |
| 2 | Psalms 55:21 | His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 13:28–29 | Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. |
| 4 | Proverbs 29:12 | If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. |
1 Samuel 18:22 Summary
In this verse, Saul tells his servants to tell David that he is pleased with him and that all his servants love him, and he wants David to become his son-in-law. However, as we see in 1 Samuel 18:21, Saul's true intention is to use Michal as a snare to David. This shows us that our words and actions should match our true intentions, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 15:18. We can learn from David's humility in 1 Samuel 18:23, where he says that being the son-in-law of the king seems like a big deal to him, and we should strive to be humble like David.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Saul want David to become his son-in-law?
Saul wanted David to become his son-in-law as a way to potentially trap him, as seen in 1 Samuel 18:21, where it says he thought Michal could be a snare to David, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him, similar to the way the enemy sought to trap Jesus in Matthew 22:15.
What was Saul's plan in telling his servants to speak to David privately?
By having his servants speak to David privately, Saul was trying to present a positive image of himself and his court, as stated in 1 Samuel 18:22, where it says the king is pleased with David, and all his servants love him, which contrasts with his true intentions as described in 1 Samuel 18:21.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of David and Saul?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the complex relationship between David and Saul, as seen in 1 Samuel 18, where Saul's feelings towards David shift between admiration and jealousy, similar to the way King Herod felt towards Jesus in Matthew 2:13.
What can we learn from Saul's actions in this verse?
We can learn that our actions and words should align with our true intentions, as stated in Matthew 15:18, where Jesus says that what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and in 1 Samuel 18:22, Saul's words do not match his true intentions, which were to harm David.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that people may try to manipulate or deceive us, and how can we discern their true intentions?
- How can we, like David, remain humble and aware of our own limitations, even when others try to elevate us?
- What are some ways that we can, like Saul's servants, faithfully convey the messages that we have been given, even if they may be difficult to share?
- How can we, as believers, cultivate a sense of discernment and wisdom in our relationships with others, as seen in Proverbs 10:13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 18:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 18:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:22
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:22
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:22
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 18:22
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:22
Sermons on 1 Samuel 18:22
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Under Sin by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of sin on the human mind and its ability to comprehend spiritual matters. He highlights the irony of highly intelligent individuals |
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