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New Living Translation
1 Samuel 18:20
In the meantime, Saul's daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted when he heard about it.
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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.
Hebrew Names Version
Mikhal, Sha'ul's daughter, loved David: and they told Sha'ul, and the thing pleased him.
Mikhal, Sha'ul's daughter, loved David: and they told Sha'ul, and the thing 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 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 Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul. 13 Finally, Saul sent him away and appointed him commander over 1,000 men, and David faithfully led his troops into battle. 14 David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle. 17 One day Saul said to David, "I am ready to give you my older daughter, Merab, as your wife. But first you must prove yourself to be a real warrior by fighting the Lord 's battles." For Saul thought, "I'll send him out against the Philistines and let them kill him rather than doing it myself." 18 "Who am I, and what is my family in Israel that I should be the king's son-in-law?" David exclaimed. "My father's family is nothing!" 19 So when the time came for Saul to give his daughter Merab in marriage to David, he gave her instead to Adriel, a man from Meholah. 20 In the meantime, Saul's daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted when he heard about it. 21 "Here's another chance to see him killed by the Philistines!" Saul said to himself. But to David he said, "Today you have a second chance to become my son-in-law!"
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
But the Lord said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
But the Lord said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
Genesis 13:13
But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord .
But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord .
Genesis 19:13
For we are about to destroy this city completely. The outcry against this place is so great it has reached the Lord , and he has sent us to destroy it."
For we are about to destroy this city completely. The outcry against this place is so great it has reached the Lord , and he has sent us to destroy it."
Isaiah 3:9
The very look on their faces gives them away. They display their sin like the people of Sodom and don't even try to hide it. They are doomed! They have brought destruction upon themselves.
The very look on their faces gives them away. They display their sin like the people of Sodom and don't even try to hide it. They are doomed! They have brought destruction upon themselves.
Isaiah 5:7
The nation of Israel is the vineyard of the Lord of Heaven's Armies. The people of Judah are his pleasant garden. He expected a crop of justice, but instead he found oppression. He expected to find righteousness, but instead he heard cries of violence.
The nation of Israel is the vineyard of the Lord of Heaven's Armies. The people of Judah are his pleasant garden. He expected a crop of justice, but instead he found oppression. He expected to find righteousness, but instead he heard cries of violence.
Jeremiah 14:7
The people say, "Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord , but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.
The people say, "Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord , but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.
James 5:4
For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the Lord of Heaven's Armies.
For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the Lord of Heaven's Armies.
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.
