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New Life Version
1 Samuel 18:19
But at the time when Saul's daughter Merab should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
When it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
King James Version
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
Lexham English Bible
But at the time Saul's daughter Merab was to be given to David, she was given instead to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
But at the time Saul's daughter Merab was to be given to David, she was given instead to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
English Standard Version
But at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
But at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
New Century Version
So, when the time came for Saul's daughter Merab to marry David, Saul gave her instead to Adriel of Meholah.
So, when the time came for Saul's daughter Merab to marry David, Saul gave her instead to Adriel of Meholah.
New English Translation
When the time came for Merab, Saul's daughter, to be given to David, she instead was given in marriage to Adriel, who was from Meholah.
When the time came for Merab, Saul's daughter, to be given to David, she instead was given in marriage to Adriel, who was from Meholah.
Amplified Bible
But 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.
But 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.
New American Standard Bible
So it came about at the time that Merab, Saul's daughter, was to be given to David, that she was given instead to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
So it came about at the time that Merab, Saul's daughter, was to be given to David, that she was given instead to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Howbeit when Merab Sauls daughter should haue bene giuen to Dauid, she was giuen vnto Adriel a Meholathite to wife.
Howbeit when Merab Sauls daughter should haue bene giuen to Dauid, she was giuen vnto Adriel a Meholathite to wife.
Legacy Standard Bible
So it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
So it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
Contemporary English Version
But when the time came for David to marry Saul's daughter Merab, Saul told her to marry Adriel from the town of Meholah.
But when the time came for David to marry Saul's daughter Merab, Saul told her to marry Adriel from the town of Meholah.
Complete Jewish Bible
However, when it was time for Merav Sha'ul's daughter to be given to David, she was given to Adri'el the Mecholati as his wife.
However, when it was time for Merav Sha'ul's daughter to be given to David, she was given to Adri'el the Mecholati as his wife.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
And it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
Easy-to-Read Version
So when the time came for David to marry Saul's daughter, Saul let her marry Adriel from Meholah.
So when the time came for David to marry Saul's daughter, Saul let her marry Adriel from Meholah.
George Lamsa Translation
But it came to pass at the time when Nadab, Sauls daughter should have been given to David, she was given to Azriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Nadab, Sauls daughter should have been given to David, she was given to Azriel the Meholathite to wife.
Good News Translation
But when the time came for Merab to be given to David, she was given instead to a man named Adriel from Meholah.
But when the time came for Merab to be given to David, she was given instead to a man named Adriel from Meholah.
Literal Translation
And it happened at the time Saul was to give his daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
And it happened at the time Saul was to give his daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the tyme came, that Merob ye doughter of Saul shulde haue bene geue vnto Dauid, she was geuen vnto Adriel ye Meholathite to wyfe.
But whan the tyme came, that Merob ye doughter of Saul shulde haue bene geue vnto Dauid, she was geuen vnto Adriel ye Meholathite to wyfe.
American Standard Version
But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
Bible in Basic English
But when the time came to give Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, she was given to Adriel of Meholath.
But when the time came to give Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, she was given to Adriel of Meholath.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Howbeit, when the time was come that Merob Sauls daughter shoulde haue ben geuen to Dauid, she was geue vnto Adriel a Meholathite, to wife.
Howbeit, when the time was come that Merob Sauls daughter shoulde haue ben geuen to Dauid, she was geue vnto Adriel a Meholathite, to wife.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
King James Version (1611)
But it came to passe at the time when Merab Sauls daughter should haue beene giuen to Dauid, that shee was giuen vnto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to passe at the time when Merab Sauls daughter should haue beene giuen to Dauid, that shee was giuen vnto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
English Revised Version
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
Berean Standard Bible
So when it was time to give Saul's daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.
So when it was time to give Saul's daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the tyme `was maad whanne Merob, the douyter of Saul, `ouyte to be youun to Dauid, sche was youun wijf to Hadriel Molatite.
Forsothe the tyme `was maad whanne Merob, the douyter of Saul, `ouyte to be youun to Dauid, sche was youun wijf to Hadriel Molatite.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at the time of the giving of Merab daughter of Saul to David, that she hath been given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
And it cometh to pass, at the time of the giving of Merab daughter of Saul to David, that she hath been given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
Update Bible Version
But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
Webster's Bible Translation
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
World English Bible
But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
New King James Version
But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
New Living Translation
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.
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.
New Revised Standard
But at the time when Saul's daughter Merab should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
But at the time when Saul's daughter Merab should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But it came to pass, within the time for giving Merab daughter of Saul to David, that, she, was given to Adriel the Meholathite, to wife.
But it came to pass, within the time for giving Merab daughter of Saul to David, that, she, was given to Adriel the Meholathite, to wife.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass at the time when Merob, the daughter of Saul, should have been given to David, that she was given to Hadriel, the Molathite, to wife.
And it came to pass at the time when Merob, the daughter of Saul, should have been given to David, that she was given to Hadriel, the Molathite, to wife.
Revised Standard Version
But at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to A'driel the Meho'lathite for a wife.
But at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to A'driel the Meho'lathite for a wife.
THE MESSAGE
The wedding day was set, but as the time neared for Merab and David to be married, Saul reneged and married his daughter off to Adriel the Meholathite.
The wedding day was set, but as the time neared for Merab and David to be married, Saul reneged and married his daughter off to Adriel the Meholathite.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So it came about at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
So it came about at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
Contextual Overview
12 Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had left Saul. 13 So Saul made David go away from him, and had him lead a thousand men. And David went out to the people. 14 David did well in all that he did, because the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul saw how well he did, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them. 17 Then Saul said to David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you as a wife, if you only work for me with strength of heart and fight the Lord's battles." For Saul thought, "I will not go against him. Let the Philistines go against him." 18 David said to Saul, "Who am I? What is my life or my father's family in Israel, that I should be the king's son-in-law?" 19 But at the time when Saul's daughter Merab should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. 20 Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David. When they told Saul, it pleased him. 21 Saul thought, "I will give her to David. I will use her to trap him, and the Philistines will go against him." So Saul said to David a second time, "Now you may be my son-in-law."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Adriel: Judges 14:20, 2 Samuel 21:8
Meholathite: Judges 7:22
Cross-References
Genesis 18:2
Abraham looked up and saw three men standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them. He put his face to the ground
Abraham looked up and saw three men standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them. He put his face to the ground
Genesis 18:4
Let us have a little water brought to wash your feet. Rest yourselves under the tree.
Let us have a little water brought to wash your feet. Rest yourselves under the tree.
Genesis 18:5
And I will get a piece of bread so you may eat and get strength. After that you may go on your way, since you have come to your servant." The men said, "Do as you have said."
And I will get a piece of bread so you may eat and get strength. After that you may go on your way, since you have come to your servant." The men said, "Do as you have said."
Genesis 18:6
So Abraham ran into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Hurry and get three pails of fine flour, mix it well, and make bread."
So Abraham ran into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Hurry and get three pails of fine flour, mix it well, and make bread."
Genesis 18:7
Then Abraham ran to the cattle and took out a young and good calf. He gave it to the servant to make it ready in a hurry.
Then Abraham ran to the cattle and took out a young and good calf. He gave it to the servant to make it ready in a hurry.
Genesis 18:9
Then they said to him, "Where is your wife Sarah?" And he said, "There in the tent."
Then they said to him, "Where is your wife Sarah?" And he said, "There in the tent."
Genesis 18:10
The Lord said, "I will be sure to return to you at this time next year. And your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him.
The Lord said, "I will be sure to return to you at this time next year. And your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him.
Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, so that he may teach his children and the sons of his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and fair. So the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has promised him."
For I have chosen him, so that he may teach his children and the sons of his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and fair. So the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has promised him."
Genesis 18:20
Then the Lord said, "The cry against Sodom and Gomorrah is loud. Their sin is very bad.
Then the Lord said, "The cry against Sodom and Gomorrah is loud. Their sin is very bad.
Genesis 18:21
I will now go down and see if they have done as much wrong as the cry against them has told Me they have. And if not, I will know."
I will now go down and see if they have done as much wrong as the cry against them has told Me they have. And if not, I will know."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But it came to pass, at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter,
should have been given to David,.... Either when the giving of her to him was talked of, or when the time fixed for her marriage was come:
that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite to wife: Saul either having in reality never designed she should be given to David, only proposed it to please the people, or to affront David, and expose him to shame and confusion by the step he meant to take, or however he soon changed his mind; though Abarbinel's notion is, that the young lady had disposed of herself to this person without her father's knowledge, which seems not likely; the person she was given to was the son of Barzillai the Meholathite, 2 Samuel 21:8; and some have observed, as the curse of God on this match, that all her sons were delivered to the Gibeonites, and hanged up, as related in the same place; for though these sons are said to be brought up by Michal, they were bore by Merab to him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Adriel the Meholathite - The five sons of this marriage perished by the hands of the Gibeonites (marginal reference), where we learn further that the name of Adrielâs father, or ancestor, was Barzillai. His birth-place was Meholah, probably the same as Abel-Meholah. (See 1 Kings 19:16 note).
