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Verse 18

1 Samuel 18:24

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Berean Standard Bible

And the servants told Saul what David had said.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

Bible in Basic English

And the servants of Saul gave him an account of what David had said.

Free Bible Version

When Saul's servants explained to him what David had said,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

Translation for Translators

When the servants told Saul what David had said,

Unlocked Literal Bible

The servants of Saul reported to him the words which David spoke.

Noah Webster Bible

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spoke David.

World English Bible

The servants of Saul told him, saying, “David spoke like this.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the servants of Saul declare to him, saying, 'According to these words hath David spoken.'

Context

David Marries Michal

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.

Summary

In this verse, King Saul sets a high bride price for his daughter Michal, hoping that David would fail to meet it and be killed in battle. However, David surpasses the requirement by presenting double the number of foreskins of Philistines. This cunning act not only secures Michal as his wife but also demonstrates David's bravery and loyalty to Saul. It reveals the complex dynamics of relationships and power struggles within the royal family, foreshadowing the challenges David will face in his future as he navigates through Saul's jealousy and schemes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when his servants told David these words,.... That the king desired no other dowry than an hundred foreskins of the Philistines: it pleased David well to be the king's son in law; on such conditions; partly because of the honour of it, and partly because of his love to Michal; and chiefly because it would give him an opportunity of destroying the enemies of God, and of his people, as well as such a match would lead the way, and be a step in Providence to ascend the throne designed for him in due time: and the days were not expired; neither for the bringing in of the foreskins, nor for the consummation of the marriage.

1 Samuel 18:24

David Marries Michal

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

And the servants told Saul what David had said.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

Bible in Basic English

And the servants of Saul gave him an account of what David had said.

Free Bible Version

When Saul's servants explained to him what David had said,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

Translation for Translators

When the servants told Saul what David had said,

Unlocked Literal Bible

The servants of Saul reported to him the words which David spoke.

Noah Webster Bible

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spoke David.

World English Bible

The servants of Saul told him, saying, “David spoke like this.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the servants of Saul declare to him, saying, 'According to these words hath David spoken.'