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But to David he said, “Today you have a second chance to become my son-in-law!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Saul thought, “Let me give her to him, that she may be a snare for him and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall now be my son-in-law.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> So Saul said, “I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall be my son-in-law today.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For Saul thought, “I will give her to him so that she may become a trap for him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David, “For a second time you may become my son-in-law, today.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Saul thought, &#8220I will give her to him that she may become a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.&#8221 Therefore Saul said to David, &#8220For a second time you may be my son-in-law today.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Saul thought, “I will give her to him that she may become a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David, “For a second time you may be my son-in-law today.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Saul said, “I will give her to him that she may become a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David, “For a second time you may be my son-in-law today.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Saul said, “I will give her to him so that she may become a snare (bad influence, source of trouble) to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David for a second time, “You shall be my son-in-law today.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I’ll give her to him,” Saul thought. “She’ll be a trap for him, and the hand of the Philistines will be against him.” So Saul said to David a second time, “You can now be my son-in-law.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220I&#8217ll give her to him,&#8221 Saul thought. &#8220She&#8217ll be a trap for him, and the hand of the Philistines will be against him.&#8221 So Saul said to David a second time, &#8220You can now be my son-in-law.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and he thought, "I'll tell David he can marry Michal, but I'll set it up so that the Philistines will kill him." He told David, "I'm going to give you a second chance to marry one of my daughters." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law a second time. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Saul thought, "I'll give her to David. She will trap him, and the Philistines will get him." So he said to David a second time, "You will now be my son-in-law." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> He said to himself, "I'll give Michal to David; I will use her to trap him, and he will be killed by the Philistines." So for the second time Saul said to David, "You will be my son-in-law." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Saul told himself, "I'll give her to him and she can be a snare to him and the Philistines will harm him." So Saul told David, "For a second time you can be my son-in-law today." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I will give her to David,? Saul thought, ?so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.? So Saul said to David, ?For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Saul said, "I will give her to him so that she may become a snare to him and the hand of the Philistines may be against him." So Saul said to David, "Today is the second time for you to become my son-in-law." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Saul thought, "I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. "Therefore Saul said to David, "You shall this day be my son-in-law a second time." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law, in the one of the two. <a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall today be my son-in-law.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Saul says, “I give her to him, and she is for a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines is on him”; and Saul says to David, “By the second—you become my son-in-law today.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Saul saith, 'I give her to him, and she is to him for a snare, and the hand of the Philistines is on him;' and Saul saith unto David, 'By the second -- thou dost become my son-in-law to-day.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Saul will say, I will give her to him, and she shall be to him for a snare, and the hand of the rovers shall be against him. And Saul will say to David, In the second time thou shalt be son-in-law to me this day.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Saul said: I will give her to him, that she may be a stumblingblock to him, and that the band of the Philistines may be upon him. And Saul said to David: In two things thou shalt be my son in law this day. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Saul said, “I will give her to him, so that she may be a stumbling block to him, and so that the hand of the Philistines may be upon him.” And Saul said to David, “In two things, you shall be my son-in-law today.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> He thought, “I will offer her to him as a trap, so that the hand of the Philistines may strike him.” So for the second time Saul said to David, “You shall become my son-in-law today.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Saul thought, “Let me give her to him that she may be a snare for him and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall now be my son-in-law.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a hindrance to him and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, You shall this day be my son-in-law in doing one of two things. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shaul said: “I shall give her to him and she shall be a scandal to him, that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” And Shaul said to David: “In the two of them you will be to me a son in law today!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Saul said: 'I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.' Wherefore Saul said to David: 'Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law through the one of the twain.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Saul said, I will give her to him, and she shall be a stumbling-block to him. Now the hand of the Philistines was against Saul. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-21.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=5423" 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> …20Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. 21<a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tə·nen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf.h-1cs:: 3fse) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">“I will give her</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to David,”</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.">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.">thought,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ū·ṯə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">“so that she may be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4170.htm" title="4170: lə·mō·w·qêš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A bait or lure, a snare. Or moqesh; from yaqosh; a noose: by implication, a hook.">a snare</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and the hand</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> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ū·ṯə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">may be</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against him.”</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.">So 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.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/8147.htm" title="8147: biš·ta·yim (Prep-b:: Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">“For a second time</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">now</a> <a href="/hebrew/2859.htm" title="2859: tiṯ·ḥat·tên (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- Make oneself a daughter's husband. A primitive root; to give away in marriage; hence to contract affinity by marriage.">you can be my son-in-law.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> 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.’ ”…<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="/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/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/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-17</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!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42</a> On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">2 Samuel 6:20-23</a> When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the maidservants of his subjects, like a vulgar person would do.” / But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, / and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken.” ... <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="/judges/14-1.htm">Judges 14:1-4</a> One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. / So he returned and told his father and mother, “I have seen a daughter of the Philistines in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.” / But his father and mother replied, “Can’t you find a young woman among your relatives or among any of our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife?” But Samson told his father, “Get her for me, for she is pleasing to my eyes.” ... <a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-28</a> Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. ... <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="/deuteronomy/7-3.htm">Deuteronomy 7:3-4</a> Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. <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="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-4</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ... <a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Nehemiah 13:25-27</a> I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Why Saul said to David, You shall this day be my son in law in the one of the two.a snare<a href="/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7</a> And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?<a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Psalm 7:14-16</a> Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood… <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalm 38:12</a> They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.the hand<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="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11,12</a> Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain… this day<a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">1 Samuel 18:26</a> And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-29.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-21.htm">Law</a> <a href="/revelation/14-12.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">Second</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-38.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Twain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-9.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-15.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-33.htm">Twain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Wherefore</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>“I will give her to David,” Saul's offer to give his daughter in marriage to David is a strategic move rather than a gesture of goodwill. In ancient Israel, marriages often served political purposes, solidifying alliances or consolidating power. Saul's intention here is not to honor David but to manipulate the situation to his advantage. This reflects the complex dynamics of royal marriages in the ancient Near East, where personal relationships were often secondary to political strategy.“so that she may be a snare to him,” Saul's plan is to use his daughter as a means to entrap David. The term "snare" suggests a trap or a stumbling block, indicating Saul's desire to see David fall into misfortune. This reflects Saul's growing jealousy and fear of David, who is gaining popularity and favor among the people. The use of family members as pawns in political schemes was not uncommon in ancient times, highlighting the often ruthless nature of royal politics.“and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Saul hopes that by marrying his daughter, David will be drawn into conflicts with the Philistines, Israel's perennial enemies. The Philistines were a significant threat during Saul's reign, and Saul's intention is to have David killed in battle. This reflects Saul's desperation to eliminate David, whom he sees as a rival to his throne. The Philistines' presence in the narrative underscores the constant external threats faced by Israel and the need for strong leadership.So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” This statement refers to Saul's previous offer of his elder daughter, Merab, to David, which did not come to fruition (<a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17-19</a>). Saul's repeated offer indicates his persistent attempts to ensnare David. The phrase "for a second time" highlights Saul's manipulative tactics and his determination to use marriage as a means to control David. This also foreshadows the ongoing tension 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, particularly in defeating Goliath. 3. <a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a> Saul's daughter, whom Saul offers to David as a wife, intending to use her as a snare. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, whom Saul hopes will be the downfall of David. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marriage_proposal.htm">Marriage Proposal</a> Saul's offer of his daughter Michal to David, which is a strategic move rather than a genuine gesture of goodwill.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_manipulation.htm">The Dangers of Manipulation</a> Saul's use of his daughter as a pawn highlights the destructive nature of manipulation and deceit. Believers are called to act with integrity and honesty, avoiding using others for selfish gain. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_schemes.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Schemes</a> Despite Saul's intentions, God's plan for David's life prevails. This reminds us that God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human schemes, and we can trust Him to work all things for good. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a> David's situation calls for discernment in relationships and alliances. Christians should seek God's wisdom in discerning the motives of others and making decisions that align with His will. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> David's continued faithfulness, even when faced with Saul's plots, serves as an example of steadfastness. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful to God, even when facing trials and opposition.<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/why_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20–21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_michal_aid_david's_escape.htm">Why did Michal help David escape from Saul?</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/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</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>(21) That she may be a snare to him.--Is it not possible that this dark plot of Saul against a life once so dear to him--a plot which in after days, when the enmity of the king was a matter of general notoriety, became of course known by David--suggested to him (David) the means by which, in the darkest hours of his life, he got rid of the brave Uriah, the husband of Bath-sheba, at the siege of Rabbah? (2 Samuel 11)In the one of the twain.--More accurately translated. in this second time, or in this second way. The LXX. again leaves out this statement, no doubt because it refers back to the omitted passage in <a href="/context/1_samuel/18-17.htm" title="And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give you to wife: only be you valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him.">1Samuel 18:17-19</a>. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“I will give her אֶתְּנֶ֤נָּה (’et·tə·nen·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to [David],” לּוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> 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 thought, 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 “so that she may be וּתְהִי־ (ū·ṯə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a snare לְמוֹקֵ֔שׁ (lə·mō·w·qêš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> A bait or lure, a snare to him, ל֣וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and the hand יַד־ (yaḏ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia may be וּתְהִי־ (ū·ṯə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be against him.” ב֖וֹ (ḇōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> So Saul שָׁאוּל֙ (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 said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (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 to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “For a second [time] בִּשְׁתַּ֛יִם (biš·ta·yim) Preposition-b | Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) now הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day you can be my son-in-law.” תִּתְחַתֵּ֥ן (tiṯ·ḥat·tên) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2859.htm">Strong's 2859: </a> To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:21 Saul said I will give her (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:22" /></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>