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They counted out the full number to the king so that David might become the king&#8217s son-in-law. Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal in marriage. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> he and his men went out and killed 200 Philistines. Then David fulfilled the king’s requirement by presenting all their foreskins to him. So Saul gave his daughter Michal to David to be his wife. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> David arose and went, along with his men, and killed two hundred of the Philistines. And David brought their foreskins, which were given in full number to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. And Saul gave him his daughter Michal for a wife. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> therefore David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. And David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full count to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave him Michal his daughter as a wife. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> David set out and went, he and his men, and fatally struck two hundred men among the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they presented all two hundred of them to the king, so that he might become the king’s son-in-law. And Saul gave him his daughter Michal as a wife. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> David rose up and went, he and his men, and struck down two hundred men among the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might become the king&#8217s son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> David rose up and went, he and his men, and struck down two hundred men among the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> David rose up and went, he and his men, and struck down two hundred men among the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal his daughter as a wife. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred Philistine men, and David brought their foreskins [as proof of death] and presented every one of them to the king, so that he might become the king’s son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal, his [younger] daughter, as a wife. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as full payment to the king to become his son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David as his wife. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David and his men went out and killed 200 Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as full payment to the king to become his son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David as his wife. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> and David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David and his men left and killed 200 Philistines. David brought back the proof that Saul had demanded and showed it to him, so he could marry Michal. Saul agreed to let David marry Michal. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> and David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David and his men went out and struck down 200 Philistines. David brought the foreskins, and they counted them out for the king so that David could become the king's son-in-law. Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal as his wife. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> David and his men went and killed two hundred Philistines. He took their foreskins to the king and counted them all out to him, so that he might become his son-in-law. So Saul had to give his daughter Michal in marriage to David. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> David got up, went out with his men, and struck down 200 Philistine men. David brought their foreskins and gave them all to the king so he could become the king's son-in-law. So Saul gave him his daughter Michal as a wife. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king?s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. <a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> when David, along with his men, went out and struck down two hundred Philistine men. David brought their foreskins and presented all of them to the king so he could become the king's son-in-law. Saul then gave him his daughter Michal in marriage. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and David arose and went, he and his men, and killed of the Philistines one hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. Then Saul gave him Mikal his daughter as wife. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife. <a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave him Michal his daughter as wife. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David rises and goes, he and his men, and strikes two hundred men among the Philistines, and David brings in their foreskins, and they set them before the king, to be son-in-law of the king; and Saul gives his daughter Michal to him for a wife. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David riseth and goeth, he and his men, and smiteth among the Philistines two hundred men, and David bringeth in their foreskins, and they set them before the king, to be son-in-law to the king; and Saul giveth to him Michal his daughter for a wife. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will rise and will go, he and his men, and he will smite among the rovers two hundred men; and David will bring their uncircumcisions and they will complete them to the king, to be son-in-law to the king. And Saul will give to him Michal his daughter for wife.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after a few days David rose up, and went with the men that were under him, and he slew of the Philistines two hundred men, and brought their foreskins and numbered them out to the king, that he might be his son in law. Saul therefore gave him Michol his daughter to wife. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after a few days, David, rising up, went with the men who were under him, and he struck down two hundred men of the Philistines. And he brought their foreskins, and he counted them out for the king, so that he might be his son-in-law. And so, Saul gave to him his daughter Michal as wife. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> David arose and went with his men and slew two hundred Philistines. He brought back their foreskins and counted them out before the king that he might become the king’s son-in-law. So Saul gave him his daughter Michal as wife. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David rose and went, along with his men, and killed one hundred of the Philistines; and David brought their foreskins, which were given in full number to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. Saul gave him his daughter Michal as a wife.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Wherefore David arose and went out, he and his men, and slew two hundred men of the Philistines; and David brought their foreskins and gave them to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Malchel his daughter to wife. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David arose and he went on, he and his men, and he killed two hundred men of the Philistines, and David brought their foreskins and he brought them to the King, that he would be son in law to the King. And Shaul gave him Malkil his daughter as a wife<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David arose, and went, he and his men, and smote among the Philistines a hundred men: and he brought their foreskins, and he becomes the king's son-in-law, and Saul gives him Melchol his daughter to wife. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5494" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">David Marries Michal</a> …26When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, 27<a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">two hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: bap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">Philistines.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/6190.htm" title="6190: ‘ā·rə·lō·ṯê·hem (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Foreskin. Feminine of arel; the prepuce.">their foreskins</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: way·mal·’ūm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3mp) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">and presented them as payment in full</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: bam·me·leḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to become</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/2859.htm" title="2859: lə·hiṯ·ḥat·tên (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- Make oneself a daughter's husband. A primitive root; to give away in marriage; hence to contract affinity by marriage.">son-in-law.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Then Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bit·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">his daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4324.htm" title="4324: mî·ḵal (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of David. Apparently the same as miykal; revulet; Mikal, Saul's daughter.">Michal</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to David</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">in marriage.</a> 28When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">2 Samuel 3:14</a> Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.” <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49</a> Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">1 Samuel 25:44</a> But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim. <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">2 Samuel 11:27</a> And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD. <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9</a> Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a> Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. <a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">1 Samuel 17:25</a> Now the men of Israel had been saying, “Do you see how this man keeps coming out to defy Israel? To the man who kills him the king will give great riches. And he will give him his daughter in marriage and exempt his father’s house from taxation in Israel.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17</a> Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’s battles.” But Saul was thinking, “I need not raise my hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.” <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a> Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">1 Samuel 21:8-9</a> Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s mission was urgent.” / The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">1 Samuel 24:20-21</a> Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. / So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a> The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16</a> As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a> But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">2 Samuel 3:13</a> “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.his men<a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13</a> Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.slew<a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.<a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">2 Samuel 3:14</a> And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.two hundred men.<a href="/1_samuel/3-14.htm">1 Samuel 3:14</a> And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/exodus/5-18.htm">Tale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-19.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-29.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm">Tale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a> 28. <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. This phrase highlights David's leadership and military prowess. The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often engaging in battles with the Israelites. David's ability to lead his men to victory against such a formidable enemy demonstrates his growing reputation as a warrior. This act also fulfills King Saul's challenge to David, which was intended to be a dangerous task. The number "two hundred" is significant as it exceeds Saul's original demand of one hundred, showcasing David's dedication and perhaps his desire to ensure Saul's satisfaction or to demonstrate his capability.He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. The collection of foreskins as a bride price is a unique and culturally specific practice. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, a bride price was often required for marriage, and Saul's demand for Philistine foreskins was both a test of David's bravery and a means to endanger him. The foreskins served as proof of the Philistines' deaths, as they were uncircumcised, unlike the Israelites. This act also symbolizes David's commitment to fulfilling Saul's condition for marriage, despite the inherent danger. It reflects the cultural and religious tensions between the Israelites and the Philistines, emphasizing the covenantal sign of circumcision for the Israelites.Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. Michal's marriage to David is significant in several ways. It solidifies David's position within the royal family, aligning him more closely with Saul. However, Saul's motivations were not entirely benevolent; he hoped that the marriage would be a snare for David, as seen in earlier verses. Michal's love for David, mentioned in previous chapters, adds a personal dimension to this political alliance. This marriage also sets the stage for future conflicts and developments in David's life, as Michal's loyalty will later be tested. The union is a pivotal moment in David's rise to power, marking a transition from a shepherd boy to a member of the royal household.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is a servant in King Saul's court and a successful military leader. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly jealous and fearful of David's rising popularity and success. 3. <a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a> Saul's daughter, who loves David and becomes his wife as a result of this event. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A significant enemy of Israel during this period, representing the pagan nations surrounding Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marriage_proposal.htm">Marriage Proposal</a> Saul's offer of his daughter Michal to David as a wife, contingent upon David's success in a dangerous mission against the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite Saul's intentions to harm David, God uses the situation to further His plan for David's life. Trust in God's sovereignty even when others intend harm. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness.htm">Courage and Faithfulness</a> David's willingness to face the Philistines demonstrates his courage and faithfulness to God's calling. We are called to be courageous and faithful in our own challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_obedience.htm">The Cost of Obedience</a> David's actions remind us that obedience to God's calling can be costly and require great personal sacrifice. <a href="/topical/j/jealousy_and_its_consequences.htm">Jealousy and Its Consequences</a> Saul's jealousy leads to destructive behavior. We must guard our hearts against jealousy and its potential to harm relationships and our spiritual walk. <a href="/topical/g/god's_favor_and_human_opposition.htm">God's Favor and Human Opposition</a> David's life illustrates that God's favor does not exempt us from human opposition. We must rely on God's strength to navigate such challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a> <a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_king_david_have.htm">How many wives did King David have?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david_in_philistine_land.htm">Are there historical or archaeological records that confirm David's stay in Philistine territory mentioned in 1 Samuel 27?</a> <a href="/q/is_david's_foreskin_story_plausible.htm">1 Samuel 18:17–27: Is the story of David collecting Philistine foreskins historically plausible, and what does it imply about the reliability of the text? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_physical_trauma.htm">What is physical trauma?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David דָּוִ֜ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֗יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person went out וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ ׀ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and killed וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike two hundred מָאתַ֣יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred Philistines. בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּים֮ (bap·pə·liš·tîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia He דָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse brought וַיָּבֵ֤א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go their foreskins עָרְלֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ā·rə·lō·ṯê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6190.htm">Strong's 6190: </a> The prepuce and presented them as payment in full וַיְמַלְא֣וּם (way·mal·’ūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of to become בַּמֶּ֑לֶךְ (bam·me·leḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king the king's לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king son-in-law. לְהִתְחַתֵּ֖ן (lə·hiṯ·ḥat·tên) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2859.htm">Strong's 2859: </a> To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage Then Saul שָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set his daughter בִּתּ֖וֹ (bit·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter Michal מִיכַ֥ל (mî·ḵal) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4324.htm">Strong's 4324: </a> Michal -- wife of David to David {in marriage}. לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:27 And David arose and went he (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>