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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Hebrew Names Version
1 Samuel 18:20
Mikhal, Sha'ul's daughter, loved David: and they told Sha'ul, and the thing pleased him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him.
Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him.
King James Version
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Lexham English Bible
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David, so they told Saul, and the matter pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David, so they told Saul, and the matter pleased him.
English Standard Version
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
New Century Version
Now Saul's other daughter, Michal, loved David. When they told Saul, he was pleased.
Now Saul's other daughter, Michal, loved David. When they told Saul, he was pleased.
New English Translation
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him.
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him.
Amplified Bible
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David; and when they told Saul, it pleased him.
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David; and when they told Saul, it pleased him.
New American Standard Bible
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they informed Saul, the thing was pleasing to him.
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they informed Saul, the thing was pleasing to him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Michal Sauls daughter loued Dauid: & they shewed Saul, & the thing pleased him.
Then Michal Sauls daughter loued Dauid: & they shewed Saul, & the thing pleased him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. So they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. So they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
Contemporary English Version
Saul had another daughter. Her name was Michal, and Saul found out that she was in love with David. This made Saul happy,
Saul had another daughter. Her name was Michal, and Saul found out that she was in love with David. This made Saul happy,
Complete Jewish Bible
But Mikhal Sha'ul's daughter fell in love with David. They told Sha'ul, and it pleased him.
But Mikhal Sha'ul's daughter fell in love with David. They told Sha'ul, and it pleased him.
Darby Translation
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing was right in his sight.
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing was right in his sight.
Easy-to-Read Version
People told Saul that his daughter Michal loved David. This made Saul happy.
People told Saul that his daughter Michal loved David. This made Saul happy.
George Lamsa Translation
And Malchel Sauls daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Malchel Sauls daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Good News Translation
Saul's daughter Michal, however, fell in love with David, and when Saul heard of this, he was pleased.
Saul's daughter Michal, however, fell in love with David, and when Saul heard of this, he was pleased.
Literal Translation
And Saul's daughter Michal loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
And Saul's daughter Michal loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuerthelesse Michol Sauls doughter loued Dauid. Whan this was tolde Saul, ye matter pleased him well,
Neuerthelesse Michol Sauls doughter loued Dauid. Whan this was tolde Saul, ye matter pleased him well,
American Standard Version
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David: and Saul had word of it and was pleased.
And Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David: and Saul had word of it and was pleased.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Howbeit, Michol Sauls daughter loued Dauid: and they shewed Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Howbeit, Michol Sauls daughter loued Dauid: and they shewed Saul, and the thing pleased him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
King James Version (1611)
And Michal Sauls daughter loued Dauid: and they tolde Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal Sauls daughter loued Dauid: and they tolde Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Melchol the daughter of Saul loved David; and it was told Saul, and the thing was pleasing in his eyes.
And Melchol the daughter of Saul loved David; and it was told Saul, and the thing was pleasing in his eyes.
English Revised Version
And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Dauid louide Mychol, the douytir of Saul; and it was teld to Saul, and it pleside hym.
Forsothe Dauid louide Mychol, the douytir of Saul; and it was teld to Saul, and it pleside hym.
Young's Literal Translation
And Michal daughter of Saul loveth David, and they declare to Saul, and the thing is right in his eyes,
And Michal daughter of Saul loveth David, and they declare to Saul, and the thing is right in his eyes,
Update Bible Version
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
World English Bible
Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
New King James Version
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
New Living Translation
In the meantime, Saul's daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted when he heard about it.
In the meantime, Saul's daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted when he heard about it.
New Life Bible
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. When they told Saul, it pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. When they told Saul, it pleased him.
New Revised Standard
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. Saul was told, and the thing pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. Saul was told, and the thing pleased him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then did Michal, Saul's daughter, love David, - and it was told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
Then did Michal, Saul's daughter, love David, - and it was told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Michol, the other daughter of Saul, loved David. And it was told Saul, and it pleased him.
But Michol, the other daughter of Saul, loved David. And it was told Saul, and it pleased him.
Revised Standard Version
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
THE MESSAGE
Meanwhile, Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David. When Saul was told of this, he rubbed his hands in anticipation. "Ah, a second chance. I'll use Michal as bait to get David out where the Philistines will make short work of him." So again he said to David, "You're going to be my son-in-law."
Meanwhile, Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David. When Saul was told of this, he rubbed his hands in anticipation. "Ah, a second chance. I'll use Michal as bait to get David out where the Philistines will make short work of him." So again he said to David, "You're going to be my son-in-law."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they told Saul, the thing was agreeable to him.
Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they told Saul, the thing was agreeable to him.
Contextual Overview
12 Sha'ul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Sha'ul. 13 Therefore Sha'ul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. 14 David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. 15 When Sha'ul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. 16 But all Yisra'el and Yehudah loved David; for he went out and came in before them. 17 Sha'ul said to David, Behold, my elder daughter Merav, her will I give you as wife: only be valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For Sha'ul said, Don't let my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Pelishtim be on him. 18 David said to Sha'ul, Who am I, and what is my life, [or] my father's family in Yisra'el, that I should be son-in-law to the king? 19 But it happened at the time when Merav, Sha'ul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to `Adri'el the Mecholati as wife. 20 Mikhal, Sha'ul's daughter, loved David: and they told Sha'ul, and the thing pleased him. 21 Sha'ul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Pelishtim may be against him. Therefore Sha'ul said to David, You shall this day be my son-in-law a second time.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
loved David: 1 Samuel 18:28, Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:20, Genesis 34:3, Judg. 16, 4, 15; 2Sam. 13, 1; 1Kings 11, 1, 2; Hosea 3:1-5, 2
pleased him: Heb. was right in his eyes
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 18:12 - afraid 1 Samuel 25:44 - Michal 2 Samuel 3:13 - Michal 2 Samuel 17:4 - the saying 1 Chronicles 13:4 - the thing
Cross-References
Genesis 4:10
The LORD said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries to me from the ground.
The LORD said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries to me from the ground.
Genesis 13:13
Now the men of Sedom were exceedingly wicked and sinners against the LORD.
Now the men of Sedom were exceedingly wicked and sinners against the LORD.
Genesis 19:13
for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is grown great before the LORD. The LORD has sent us to destroy it."
for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is grown great before the LORD. The LORD has sent us to destroy it."
Isaiah 3:9
The look of their faces testify against them. They parade their sin like Sedom. They don't hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought disaster upon themselves.
The look of their faces testify against them. They parade their sin like Sedom. They don't hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought disaster upon themselves.
Isaiah 5:7
For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Yisra'el, And the men of Yehudah his pleasant plant: And he looked for justice, but, behold, oppression; For righteousness, but, behold, a cry of distress.
For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Yisra'el, And the men of Yehudah his pleasant plant: And he looked for justice, but, behold, oppression; For righteousness, but, behold, a cry of distress.
Jeremiah 14:7
Though our iniquities testify against us, work you for your name's sake, LORD; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.
Though our iniquities testify against us, work you for your name's sake, LORD; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.
James 5:4
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cries out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cries out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David,.... His youngest daughter fell in love with him, because of the comeliness of his person, his gallant behaviour, his wise conduct, and the general esteem and reputation he was had in, as may be supposed:
and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him; not that his daughter loved David, or that he should be his son-in-law, but that he should have an opportunity, as he hoped, of destroying David, which he had lost by giving his elder daughter to another; as also of retrieving his credit with the people, which was greatly sunk by using David in the manner he did, who had become the darling of the people.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The thing pleased him - It partly relieved him from the charge of breaking his faith.
