Translations
Modern
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
Traditional
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.
Literal
And his servants told to David these words, and the thing was right in the eyes of David to become son-in-law of the king. And the days were not full.
Latin
Cumque renuntiassent servi ejus David verba quæ dixerat Saul, placuit sermo in oculis David, ut fieret gener regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
Notes
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
Glossary
Circumcision David Marriage, Marriage Customs Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: The King offers his Daughter Circumcision: Sometimes Performed on Slain Enemies David: King of Israel is Defrauded of Merab, and Given Michal to Marry David: King of Israel: Saul's Jealousy of 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 The Philistines: David: Procured Saul's Daughter for and Hundred Foreskins of