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Why don’t you accept the king’s offer and become his son-in-law?” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in private and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now then become the king’s son-in-law.’” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And Saul commanded his servants, “Communicate with David secretly, and say, ‘Look, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become the king’s son-in-law.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in secret, saying, ‘Behold, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now then, become the king’s son-in-law.’” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Saul commanded his servants, &#8220Speak to David secretly, saying, &#8216Behold, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now therefore, become the king&#8217s son-in-law.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David secretly, saying, ‘Behold, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now therefore, become the king’s son-in-law.’” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David secretly, saying, ‘Behold, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; so now, become the king’s son-in-law.’” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David secretly, saying, ‘Listen, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now then, become the king’s son-in-law.’” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul then ordered his servants, “Speak to David in private and tell him, ‘Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Therefore, you should become the king’s son-in-law.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul then ordered his servants, &#8220Speak to David in private and tell him, &#8216Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Therefore, you should become the king&#8217s son-in-law.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Saul ordered his officers, "Talk to David in private. Tell him, 'The king likes you, and all his officers are fond of you. Become the king's son-in-law.'" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> He ordered his officials to speak privately with David and tell him, "The king is pleased with you and all his officials like you; now is a good time for you to marry his daughter." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Saul commanded his officials, "Speak with David privately and say, 'Look, the king delights in you, and all his officials love you. Now become the king's son-in-law.'" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Saul ordered his servants, ?Speak to David privately and tell him, ?Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Saul instructed his servants, "Tell David secretly, 'The king is pleased with you, and all his servants like you. So now become the king's son-in-law." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Saul commanded his servants, "Talk with David secretly, and say, 'Look, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. So now therefore be the king's son-in-law.'" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law. <a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Saul commanded his servants, “Talk with David secretly, and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore be the king’s son-in-law.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Saul commands his servants, “Speak to David gently, saying, Behold, the king has delighted in you, and all his servants have loved you, and now, be son-in-law of the king.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Saul commandeth his servants, 'Speak unto David gently, saying, Lo, the king hath delighted in thee, and all his servants have loved thee, and now, be son-in-law to the king.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Saul commanded his servants, Speak to David in secret, saying, Behold, the king delighted in thee, and all his servants loved thee: and now be son-in-law of the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: Behold thou pleasest the king, and all his servants love thee. Now therefore be the king's son in law. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: “Behold, you are pleasing to the king, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, be the son-in-law of the king.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Saul then ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and say: The king favors you, and all his officers love you. You should become son-in-law to the king.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in private and say, ‘See, the king is delighted with you, and all his servants love you; now then, become the king’s son-in-law.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David the son of Jesse, saying, Behold the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you; now therefore be the king's son-in-law. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shaul commanded his Servants, for they said to David, son of Iyshay: “Behold, the King delights in you and all his Servants love you! Now, be son in law to the King!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Saul commanded his servants: 'Speak with David secretly, and say: Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee; now therefore be the king's son-in-law.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Saul charged his servants, saying, Speak ye privately to David, saying, Behold, the king delights in thee, and all his servants love thee, and do thou becomes the king's son-in-law. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-22.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=5439" 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> …21“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.” 22<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/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ʿă·ḇå̄·ḏå̄w (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dab·bə·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">“Speak</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/3909.htm" title="3909: bal·lāṭ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A form of la't or else participle from luwt; properly, covered, i.e. Secret; by implication, incantation; also secrecy or covertly.">privately</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and tell him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">‘Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">is pleased</a> <a href="/hebrew/bə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ă·hê·ḇū·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 2ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">love you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: bam·me·leḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">become his</a> <a href="/hebrew/2859.htm" title="2859: hiṯ·ḥat·tên (V-Hitpael-Imp-ms) -- Make oneself a daughter's husband. A primitive root; to give away in marriage; hence to contract affinity by marriage.">son-in-law.’”</a> 23But when Saul’s servants relayed these words to David, he replied, “Does it seem trivial in your sight to be the son-in-law of the king? I am a poor man and lightly esteemed.”…<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/19-1.htm">1 Samuel 19:1</a> Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, <a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30-33</a> Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of the mother who bore you? / For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” / “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” ... <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/3-13.htm">2 Samuel 3:13-14</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.” / 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="/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/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2-4</a> One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-3</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="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a> As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart. <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther 2:15-17</a> Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her. / She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal palace in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. / And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. <a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">Psalm 45:10-11</a> Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, / and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-4</a> Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” <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="/mark/6-17.htm">Mark 6:17-18</a> For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” <a href="/luke/14-16.htm">Luke 14:16-20</a> But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ / But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you: now therefore be the king's son in law.commanded<a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1-3</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes… <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a> The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.servants<a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28,29</a> Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant… <a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Proverbs 29:12</a> If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/16-17.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/8-4.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/exodus/25-22.htm">Commune</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/numbers/14-8.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">King's</a> <a href="/judges/16-15.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-13.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/judges/3-24.htm">Private</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-5.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Talk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-29.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-11.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-3.htm">Commune</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-17.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Private</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-3.htm">Talk</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>Then Saul ordered his servants Saul, the first king of Israel, often used intermediaries to communicate his intentions, reflecting the hierarchical structure of ancient monarchies. This approach also indicates Saul's growing insecurity and indirect methods, as he sought to manipulate situations to his advantage. The use of servants highlights the king's authority and the social stratification of the time.“Speak to David privately David, a young shepherd who had gained fame by defeating Goliath, was becoming increasingly popular. Saul's request for a private conversation suggests a level of secrecy and manipulation, as Saul's intentions were not entirely genuine. This reflects the political intrigue common in royal courts, where private conversations could be used to sway opinions or set traps.and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, Saul's statement of pleasure is ironic, given his underlying jealousy and fear of David's rising popularity. This duplicity is a recurring theme in Saul's interactions with David. The phrase also highlights the importance of royal favor in ancient Israel, where the king's approval could significantly impact one's social and political standing.and all his servants love you. David's favor among Saul's servants underscores his charisma and leadership qualities, which were evident even at a young age. This popularity among the king's court contrasts with Saul's growing paranoia and fear of losing his throne. The love of the servants for David foreshadows his future as a beloved king of Israel.Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’” Saul's offer for David to become his son-in-law by marrying his daughter Michal was a strategic move. In ancient cultures, marriage alliances were often used to secure political loyalty and strengthen familial ties. However, Saul's offer was also a ploy to place David in dangerous situations, hoping he would fall in battle against the Philistines. This reflects the complex interplay of personal relationships and political strategy in biblical narratives.<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 of David's success and popularity. 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 courage. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul's_servants.htm">Saul's Servants</a> Individuals who serve King Saul and are tasked with conveying his messages to David. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_court.htm">The Royal Court</a> The setting where Saul's servants interact with David, representing the political and social dynamics of the time. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marriage_proposal.htm">Marriage Proposal</a> Saul's deceptive offer to David to become his son-in-law, which is part of a larger scheme to ensnare David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a> Be aware of the intentions behind others' words and actions. Not everyone who speaks kindly has your best interests at heart. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_favor.htm">God's Protection and Favor</a> Despite human schemes, God's plans for His people prevail. David's life is a testament to God's protection and favor. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_adversity.htm">Integrity in Adversity</a> Maintain integrity and faithfulness even when faced with deceit and manipulation. David's response to Saul's schemes reflects his trust in God. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_jealousy.htm">The Danger of Jealousy</a> Saul's jealousy leads to destructive behavior. Guard your heart against envy, which can distort your actions and relationships. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a> Seek God's wisdom in making decisions, especially when opportunities seem too good to be true. David's cautious approach serves as a model.<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/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_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</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>(22) Behold, the king hath delight in thee.--Lange quaintly sees in this fluent discourse of the courtiers "something of the flattering, conciliatory tone usual in such circles."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 22, 23. - Commune, etc. This is a more full and exact account of what was said summarily in ver. 21. We cannot suppose that Saul first spoke to David himself, and then told his servants to coax him, as this would also require us to suppose that when offered her by Saul, David refused Michal in marriage. But we may well believe that he was displeased at having been deceived, and that the renewed proposal of marriage with one of the king's daughters had to be made carefully, as he might naturally think that there was danger of his being cajoled a second time. David replies, in fact, very discreetly, saying that to be the king's son-in-law was indeed a great honour, but that he was too poor to provide a sufficient dowry. Strictly the promises given in <a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">1 Samuel 17:25</a> bound Saul to give her without dowry; but it appears quite plainly from David's words that he had lost Merab because not able to purchase her as Adriel had done. For the custom of giving large sums to the bride's father see <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a>; <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16, 17</a>. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then 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 ordered וַיְצַ֨ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order his servants, עֲבָדָ֗ו‪‬ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant “Speak דַּבְּר֨וּ (dab·bə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David דָּוִ֤ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse privately בַּלָּט֙ (bal·lāṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3909.htm">Strong's 3909: </a> Covered, secret, incantation, secrecy, covertly and tell him, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Behold, הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king is pleased with you, חָפֵ֤ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his servants עֲבָדָ֖יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant love you. אֲהֵב֑וּךָ (’ă·hê·ḇū·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> To have affection f Now therefore, וְעַתָּ֖ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time become his בַּמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (bam·me·leḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king son-in-law.’” הִתְחַתֵּ֥ן (hiṯ·ḥat·tên) Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - 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/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-22.htm">1 Samuel 18:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:22 Saul commanded his servants saying Commune (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:23" /></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>