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Monday, July 14th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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1 Samuel 18:26
When his servants told David these words, it pleased him to become the king's son-in-law. Before the time [for the marriage] arrived,
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
Hebrew Names Version
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;
King James Version
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.
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.
Lexham English Bible
So his servants told David these words, and the matter pleased David to become the son-in-law of the king as the specified time had not expired.
So his servants told David these words, and the matter pleased David to become the son-in-law of the king as the specified time had not expired.
English Standard Version
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
New Century Version
When Saul's servants told this to David, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law.
When Saul's servants told this to David, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law.
New English Translation
So his servants told David these things and David agreed to become the king's son-in-law. Now the specified time had not yet expired
So his servants told David these things and David agreed to become the king's son-in-law. Now the specified time had not yet expired
New American Standard Bible
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. So before the time had expired,
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. So before the time had expired,
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when his seruantes tolde Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well, to be the Kings sonne in law: and the dayes were not expired.
And when his seruantes tolde Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well, to be the Kings sonne in law: and the dayes were not expired.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then his servants told David these words, and it was right in the eyes of David to become the king's son-in-law. So before the days had expired,
Then his servants told David these words, and it was right in the eyes of David to become the king's son-in-law. So before the days had expired,
Contemporary English Version
The officials told David, and David wanted to marry the princess. King Saul had set a time limit, and before it ran out,
The officials told David, and David wanted to marry the princess. King Saul had set a time limit, and before it ran out,
Complete Jewish Bible
When his servants said these words to David, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Even before the time [for him to be married],
When his servants said these words to David, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Even before the time [for him to be married],
Darby Translation
And his servants told David these words; and the thing was right in David's sight to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired,
And his servants told David these words; and the thing was right in David's sight to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired,
Easy-to-Read Version
Saul's officers told this to David. David was happy that he had a chance to become the king's son-in-law, so immediately
Saul's officers told this to David. David was happy that he had a chance to become the king's son-in-law, so immediately
George Lamsa Translation
And when the servants of Saul told David these words, it pleased David well to be the kings son-in-law; but the time had not come.
And when the servants of Saul told David these words, it pleased David well to be the kings son-in-law; but the time had not come.
Good News Translation
Saul's officials reported to David what Saul had said, and David was delighted with the thought of becoming the king's son-in-law. Before the day set for the wedding,
Saul's officials reported to David what Saul had said, and David was delighted with the thought of becoming the king's son-in-law. Before the day set for the wedding,
Literal Translation
And his servants told David these words. And the thing was right in David's eyes, to be son-in-law to the king. And the days had not been fulfilled.
And his servants told David these words. And the thing was right in David's eyes, to be son-in-law to the king. And the days had not been fulfilled.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then his seruauntes tolde Dauid these wordes, and Dauid was contente with the matter, to mary the kynges doughter.
Then his seruauntes tolde Dauid these wordes, and Dauid was contente with the matter, to mary the kynges doughter.
American Standard Version
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;
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;
Bible in Basic English
And when his servants said these words to David, he was well pleased to be the son-in-law of the king. And the days were still not past.
And when his servants said these words to David, he was well pleased to be the son-in-law of the king. And the days were still not past.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when his seruauntes tolde Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid wel to be the kinges sonne in lawe: And the dayes were not expired.
And when his seruauntes tolde Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid wel to be the kinges sonne in lawe: And the dayes were not expired.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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;
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;
King James Version (1611)
And when his seruants told Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well to be the kings sonne in lawe: and the dayes were not expired.
And when his seruants told Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well to be the kings sonne in lawe: and the dayes were not expired.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the servants of Saul report these words to David, and David was well pleased to become the son-in-law to the king.
And the servants of Saul report these words to David, and David was well pleased to become the son-in-law to the king.
English Revised Version
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;
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;
Berean Standard Bible
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne the seruauntis of Saul hadden teld to Dauid the wordis, whiche Saul hadde seid, the word pleside `in the iyen of Dauid, that he schulde be maad the kyngis son in lawe.
And whanne the seruauntis of Saul hadden teld to Dauid the wordis, whiche Saul hadde seid, the word pleside `in the iyen of Dauid, that he schulde be maad the kyngis son in lawe.
Young's Literal Translation
And his servants declare to David these words, and the thing is right in the eyes of David, to be son-in-law to the king; and the days have not been full,
And his servants declare to David these words, and the thing is right in the eyes of David, to be son-in-law to the king; and the days have not been full,
Update Bible Version
And when his slaves told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired;
And when his slaves told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired;
Webster's Bible Translation
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law: and the days had not expired.
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law: and the days had not expired.
World English Bible
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;
New King James Version
So when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to become the king's son-in-law. Now the days had not expired;
So when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to become the king's son-in-law. Now the days had not expired;
New Living Translation
David was delighted to accept the offer. Before the time limit expired,
David was delighted to accept the offer. Before the time limit expired,
New Life Bible
When his servants told this to David, it pleased him to become the king's son-in-law. Before the time was finished,
When his servants told this to David, it pleased him to become the king's son-in-law. Before the time was finished,
New Revised Standard
When his servants told David these words, David was well pleased to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
When his servants told David these words, David was well pleased to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So, when his servants told David these words, the thing was right in the eyes of David, to become son-in-law unto the king, - and the days had not expired.
So, when his servants told David these words, the thing was right in the eyes of David, to become son-in-law unto the king, - and the days had not expired.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when his servants had told David the words that Saul had said, the word was pleasing in the eyes of David to be the king’s son in law.
And when his servants had told David the words that Saul had said, the word was pleasing in the eyes of David to be the king’s son in law.
Revised Standard Version
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,
THE MESSAGE
On receiving this message, David was pleased. There was something he could do for the king that would qualify him to be his son-in-law! He lost no time but went right out, he and his men, killed the hundred Philistines, brought their evidence back in a sack, and counted it out before the king—mission completed! Saul gave Michal his daughter to David in marriage.
On receiving this message, David was pleased. There was something he could do for the king that would qualify him to be his son-in-law! He lost no time but went right out, he and his men, killed the hundred Philistines, brought their evidence back in a sack, and counted it out before the king—mission completed! Saul gave Michal his daughter to David in marriage.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired
Contextual Overview
12Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, but had departed from Saul. 13So Saul had David removed from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he publicly associated with the people. 14David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the LORD was with him. 15When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he was afraid of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he publicly associated with them. 17Then Saul said to David, "Behold I will give you my older daughter Merab as a wife; only be brave for me and fight the LORD'S battles." For Saul thought, "My hand shall not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him." 18David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life or my father's family in Israel, that I should be the king's son-in-law?" 19But at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, she was [instead] given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. 20Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David; and when they told Saul, it pleased him. 21Saul 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."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the days: 1 Samuel 18:21
expired: Heb. fulfilled
Cross-References
Isaiah 6:13
"And though a tenth [of the people] remain in the land, It will again be subject to destruction [consumed and burned], Like a massive terebinth tree or like an oak Whose stump remains when it is chopped down. The holy seed [the elect remnant] is its stump [the substance of Israel]."
"And though a tenth [of the people] remain in the land, It will again be subject to destruction [consumed and burned], Like a massive terebinth tree or like an oak Whose stump remains when it is chopped down. The holy seed [the elect remnant] is its stump [the substance of Israel]."
Isaiah 10:22
For though your people, O Israel, may be as the sand of the sea, Only a remnant within them will return; The destruction is determined [it is decided and destined for completion], overflowing with justice (righteous punishment).
For though your people, O Israel, may be as the sand of the sea, Only a remnant within them will return; The destruction is determined [it is decided and destined for completion], overflowing with justice (righteous punishment).
Isaiah 19:24
In that day Israel will be the third party with Egypt and with Assyria [in a Messianic league], a blessing in the midst of the earth,
In that day Israel will be the third party with Egypt and with Assyria [in a Messianic league], a blessing in the midst of the earth,
Isaiah 65:8
This is what the LORD says, "As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, 'Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing and benefit in it,' So I will do for the sake of My servants In order not to destroy all of them.
This is what the LORD says, "As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, 'Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing and benefit in it,' So I will do for the sake of My servants In order not to destroy all of them.
Jeremiah 5:1
"Roam back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And look in her open squares To see if you can find a man [as Abraham sought in Sodom], One who is just, who [has integrity and moral courage and] seeks truth (faithfulness); Then I will pardon Jerusalem—[for the sake of one uncompromisingly righteous person].
"Roam back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And look in her open squares To see if you can find a man [as Abraham sought in Sodom], One who is just, who [has integrity and moral courage and] seeks truth (faithfulness); Then I will pardon Jerusalem—[for the sake of one uncompromisingly righteous person].
Ezekiel 22:30
"I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for [the sake of] the land, that I would not destroy it, but I found no one [not even one].
"I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for [the sake of] the land, that I would not destroy it, but I found no one [not even one].
Matthew 24:22
"And if those days [of tribulation] had not been cut short, no human life would be saved; but for the sake of the elect (God's chosen ones) those days will be shortened.
"And if those days [of tribulation] had not been cut short, no human life would be saved; but for the sake of the elect (God's chosen ones) those days will be shortened.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when his servants told David these words,.... That the king desired no other dowry than an hundred foreskins of the Philistines:
it pleased David well to be the king's son in law; on such conditions; partly because of the honour of it, and partly because of his love to Michal; and chiefly because it would give him an opportunity of destroying the enemies of God, and of his people, as well as such a match would lead the way, and be a step in Providence to ascend the throne designed for him in due time:
and the days were not expired; neither for the bringing in of the foreskins, nor for the consummation of the marriage.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The days were not expired - David was so rapid in his attack upon the Philistines that he was able to bring the required dowry within the time, and to receive his wife (Michal), before the time had expired within which he was to receive Merab.
