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Vengeance on my enemies is all I really want.” But what Saul had in mind was that David would be killed in the fight. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Saul said, “Thus shall you say to David, ‘The king desires no bride-price except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, that he may be avenged of the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Saul said, “Thus you shall say to David: ‘The king does not desire any dowry but one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’ ” But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Saul then said, “This is what you shall say to David: ‘The king does not desire any dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’” But Saul plotted to have David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Saul then said, &#8220Thus you shall say to David, &#8216The king does not desire any dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king&#8217s enemies.&#8217&#8221 Now Saul planned to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Saul then said, “Thus you shall say to David, ‘The king does not desire any dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul planned to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Saul then said, “Thus you shall say to David, ‘The king does not desire any dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul planned to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Saul said, “This is what you shall say to David: ‘The king wants no dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul’s intention was to cause David’s death at the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Saul replied, “Say this to David: ‘The king desires no other bride-price except a hundred Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies.’ ” Actually, Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Saul replied, &#8220Say this to David: &#8216The king desires no other bride-price except 100 Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies.&#8217&#8221 Actually, Saul intended to cause David&#8217s death at the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Saul was hoping that the Philistines would kill David, and he told his officials to tell David, "The king doesn't want any silver or gold. He only wants to get even with his enemies. All you have to do is to bring back proof that you have killed 100 Philistines!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Saul replied, "Tell David, 'The king doesn't want any payment for the bride except 100 Philistine foreskins so that he can get revenge on his enemies.' " In this way Saul planned to have David fall into the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Saul ordered them to tell David: "All the king wants from you as payment for the bride are the foreskins of a hundred dead Philistines, as revenge on his enemies." (This was how Saul planned to have David killed by the Philistines.) <a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Saul said, "This is what you are to tell David, 'The king desires no bride price except 100 Philistine foreskins to take vengeance on the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought he would cause David to die at the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Saul replied, ?Say to David, ?The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.?? But Saul intended to cause David?s death at the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Saul replied, "Here is what you should say to David: 'There is nothing that the king wants as a price for the bride except a hundred Philistine foreskins, so that he can be avenged of his enemies.'" (Now Saul was thinking that he could kill David by the hand of the Philistines.) <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Saul said, "You shall tell David, 'The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dower, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Saul said, “Tell David, ‘The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul thought he would make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Saul says, “Thus you say to David, There is no delight for the king in dowry, but in one hundred foreskins of the Philistines—to be avenged on the enemies of the king”; and Saul thought to cause David to fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Saul saith, 'Thus do ye say to David, There is no delight to the king in dowry, but in a hundred foreskins of the Philistines -- to be avenged on the enemies of the king;' and Saul thought to cause David to fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Saul will say, Thus shall ye say to David, No delight to the king in a dowry, but in a hundred uncircumcisions of the rovers to be avenged of the king's enemies. And Saul purposed to cause David to fall into the hand of the rovers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Saul said: Speak thus to David: The king desireth not any dowry, but only a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to deliver David into the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Saul said, “Speak in this way to David: The king does not have need of any dowry, but only one hundred foreskins from the Philistine men, so that he may be vindicated from the enemies of the king.” So did Saul think to deliver David into the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Saul commanded them, “Say this to David: The king desires no other price for the bride than the foreskins of one hundred Philistines, that he may thus take vengeance on his enemies.” Saul intended to have David fall into the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Saul said, “Thus shall you say to David, ‘The king desires no marriage present except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, that he may be avenged on the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul planned to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Saul said, Thus shall you say to David, The king does not desire any dowry, but two hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of his enemies. But King Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shaul said: ”Thus you shall say to David. “The King does not desire a marriage dowry, except for two hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of his enemies.” And King Shaul planned the overthrow of David by the hand of the Philistines<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Saul said: 'Thus shall ye say to David: The king desireth not any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.' For Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Saul said, Thus shall ye speak to David, The king wants no gift but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to avenge himself on the kings enemies. Now Saul thought to cast him into the hands of the Philistines. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-25.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=5469" 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> …24And the servants told Saul what David had said. 25<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.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ṯō·mə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">“Say</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">‘The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥê·p̄eṣ (N-ms) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">desires</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4119.htm" title="4119: bə·mō·har (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Purchase price (of a wife). From mahar; a price.">other dowry</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: bə·mê·’āh (Prep-b:: Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">a hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">Philistine</a> <a href="/hebrew/6190.htm" title="6190: ‘ā·rə·lō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Foreskin. Feminine of arel; the prepuce.">foreskins</a> <a href="/hebrew/5358.htm" title="5358: lə·hin·nā·qêm (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To avenge, take vengeance. A primitive root; to grudge, i.e. Avenge or punish.">as revenge</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">on his</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: bə·’ō·yə·ḇê (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemies.’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: wə·šā·’ūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">But Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: ḥā·šaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To think, account. ">intended</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.">to cause David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: lə·hap·pîl (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">death</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/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">at the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines.</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,…<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="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a> Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!” <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16-17</a> If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife. / If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin. <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Joshua 15:16-17</a> And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12-13</a> And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. <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/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/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25-27</a> Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. / So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. / When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a> During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">2 Samuel 19:29-30</a> The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.” / And Mephibosheth said to the king, “Instead, since my lord the king has safely come to his own house, let Ziba take it all!” <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="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2-4</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-13</a> But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Mark 6:23</a> And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!” <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Luke 14:31-32</a> Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? / And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Saul said, Thus shall you say to David, The king desires not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.dowry<a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18</a> And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.<a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a> Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.<a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16,17</a> And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife… foreskins<a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26,36</a> And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? … <a href="/genesis/17-11.htm">Genesis 17:11-14</a> And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you… <a href="/joshua/5-3.htm">Joshua 5:3</a> And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.to be avenged<a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">1 Samuel 14:24</a> And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.thought<a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17</a> And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD'S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.<a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">2 Samuel 17:8-11</a> For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-16.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-16.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/exodus/22-17.htm">Dowry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/ruth/3-18.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-40.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/judges/11-36.htm">Vengeance</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Dowry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-5.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-2.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Vengeance</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>Saul replied Saul, the first king of Israel, is responding to his servants who are acting as intermediaries between him and David. This reflects the hierarchical communication typical in ancient monarchies. Saul's reply is strategic, revealing his cunning nature and his underlying intentions.“Say to David, David, the young shepherd who had already been anointed by Samuel to be the next king, is the recipient of Saul's message. At this point, David is gaining popularity and favor among the people and Saul's court, which causes Saul to view him as a threat.‘The king desires no other dowry In ancient Israel, a dowry was a customary gift given by the groom to the bride's family. Saul's statement here is significant because it implies that he is offering his daughter Michal to David without the usual financial dowry, which would have been a substantial burden for someone of David's humble background.but a hundred Philistine foreskins The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during Saul's reign. By asking for the foreskins, Saul is demanding proof of the death of a hundred Philistine warriors, which would be a dangerous and difficult task. This request is both a test of David's loyalty and a trap, as it requires David to engage in risky combat.as revenge on his enemies.’” Saul frames the request as an act of vengeance against Israel's enemies, appealing to David's sense of duty and patriotism. This reflects the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, who were a dominant military power in the region.But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. Saul's true motive is revealed here. He hopes that David will be killed in the process of fulfilling this dangerous task. This highlights Saul's growing jealousy and fear of David, as well as his willingness to use deceit to eliminate a rival. This also foreshadows the continued conflict between Saul and David, which is a central theme in the narrative of 1 Samuel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd anointed by God to be the future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness and bravery. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A significant enemy of Israel during this period, often in conflict with the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bride_price.htm">Bride Price</a> A cultural practice where a prospective groom would offer a gift or service to the bride's family, in this case, a dangerous task set by Saul. 5. <a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a> Saul's daughter, whom David is to marry, further complicating the relationship between Saul and David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jealousy_and_its_consequences.htm">Jealousy and Its Consequences</a> Saul's jealousy leads him to make irrational and dangerous decisions. Believers should guard their hearts against jealousy, which can lead to destructive behavior. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_provision.htm">God's Protection and Provision</a> Despite Saul's intentions, God protects David. This reminds us that God is sovereign and can protect us from the schemes of others. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_obedience.htm">The Cost of Obedience</a> David's willingness to fulfill Saul's demand, despite the danger, shows his commitment and courage. Believers are called to obey God, even when it is costly or risky. <a href="/topical/m/manipulation_and_deception.htm">Manipulation and Deception</a> Saul's use of the bride price as a means to harm David highlights the dangers of manipulation. Christians should strive for honesty and integrity in their dealings with others. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_timing.htm">Trusting God's Timing</a> David's journey to kingship was fraught with challenges, yet he trusted God's timing. We are encouraged to be patient and trust in God's plan for our lives.<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/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_7-year_bride_price_custom.htm">Genesis 29:18–20: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence of a seven-year bride price custom? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_dowry's_purpose.htm">What is a dowry's purpose?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_michal_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Michal in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) An hundred foreskins.--Wordsworth's note here, which he derives from Theodoret, is curious. Foreskins! why not heads? Here is a sign of Saul's suspicious and malignant spirit. He, judging for himself, impiously suspects that David would go forth and destroy some of the Israelites--Saul's own subjects--as he himself desired to destroy David, his own deliverer; and the foreskins were required as a proof that they who were killed were not Israelites. Josephus, however, with a strange exaggeration, mentions 600 heads as the price of Michal. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Saul שָׁא֜וּל (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 replied, וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Say תֹאמְר֣וּ (ṯō·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to David, לְדָוִ֗ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse ‘The king לַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king desires חֵ֤פֶץ (ḥê·p̄eṣ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle other dowry בְּמֹ֔הַר (bə·mō·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Purchase price (of a wife) but כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction a hundred בְּמֵאָה֙ (bə·mê·’āh) Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred Philistine פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia foreskins עָרְל֣וֹת (‘ā·rə·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6190.htm">Strong's 6190: </a> The prepuce as revenge לְהִנָּקֵ֖ם (lə·hin·nā·qêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5358.htm">Strong's 5358: </a> To grudge, avenge, punish on his הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king enemies.’” בְּאֹיְבֵ֣י (bə·’ō·yə·ḇê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary But Saul וְשָׁא֣וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | 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 intended חָשַׁ֔ב (ḥā·šaḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> To think, account to cause David’s דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse death לְהַפִּ֥יל (lə·hap·pîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie at the hands בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the Philistines. פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:25 Saul said Thus you shall tell David (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:26" /></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>