Translations
Modern
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.’”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in secrecy and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you, and now become son-in-law of the king.’”
Latin
Et mandavit Saul servis suis: Loquimini ad David clam me, dicentes: Ecce places regi, et omnes servi ejus diligunt te: nunc ergo esto gener regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.’”
Notes
is pleased with you: The same Hebrew word describes Jonathan’s love for David (1 Samuel 18:3; 19:1–2). Here, it was completely untrue.
Theme notes and profiles
David Jeroboam I Michal Saul The Philistines David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: The King offers his Daughter David: King of Israel is Defrauded of Merab, and Given Michal to Marry David: King of Israel: Saul's Jealousy of Humility: David Jealousy: Saul, of David Malice: Saul Toward David Michal: Given to David As a Reward for Killing Goliath Philistines: David Kills Two-Hundred Men Prudence: David, in his Conduct Toward Saul