Translations
Modern
But 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.”
Traditional
And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?
Literal
And the servants of Saul spoke in the ears of David these words. And David said, “Does it seem light in your eyes to be a son-in-law of the king? And I am a poor man and lightly esteemed.”
Latin
Et locuti sunt servi Saul in auribus David omnia verba hæc. Et ait David: Num parum videtur vobis, generum esse regis? ego autem sum vir pauper et tenuis.
Original
Hebrew
English
But 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.”
Notes
A future son-in-law would give a bride price (a required gift) to his bride’s father (see Genesis 34:12; Exodus 22:16–17).
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