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1 Samuel 18:26
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.
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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
Amplified Bible
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,
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,
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;
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
12 And Saul went in fear of David, because the Lord was with David and had gone away from Saul. 13 So Saul sent him away, and made him a captain over a thousand; and he went about his business before the people. 14 And in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him. 15 And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him. 16 But David was loved by all Israel and Judah, for he went out and came in before them. 17 And Saul said to David, Here is my oldest daughter Merab, whom I will give you for your wife: only be strong for me, fighting in the Lord's wars. For Saul said, Let it not be through me that his fate comes to him, but through the Philistines. 18 And David said to Saul, Who am I, and what is my father's family in Israel, that I am to be son-in-law to the king? 19 But when the time came to give Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, she was given to Adriel of Meholath. 20 And Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David: and Saul had word of it and was pleased. 21 And Saul said, I will give her to him, so that she may be a cause of danger to him, and so that the hands of the Philistines may be against him. So Saul said to David, Today you are to become my son-in-law for the second time.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the days: 1 Samuel 18:21
expired: Heb. fulfilled
Cross-References
Isaiah 6:13
And even if there is still a tenth part in it, it will again be burned, like a tree of the woods whose broken end is still in the earth after the tree has been cut down (the holy seed is the broken end).
And even if there is still a tenth part in it, it will again be burned, like a tree of the woods whose broken end is still in the earth after the tree has been cut down (the holy seed is the broken end).
Isaiah 10:22
For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness.
For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness.
Isaiah 19:24
In that day Israel will be the third together with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the earth:
In that day Israel will be the third together with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the earth:
Isaiah 65:8
This is the word of the Lord: As the new wine is seen in the grapes, and they say, Do not send destruction on it, for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants, in order that I may not put an end to them all.
This is the word of the Lord: As the new wine is seen in the grapes, and they say, Do not send destruction on it, for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants, in order that I may not put an end to them all.
Jeremiah 5:1
Go quickly through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and get knowledge, and make a search in her wide places if there is a man, if there is one in her who is upright, who keeps faith; and she will have my forgiveness.
Go quickly through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and get knowledge, and make a search in her wide places if there is a man, if there is one in her who is upright, who keeps faith; and she will have my forgiveness.
Ezekiel 22:30
And I was looking for a man among them who would make up the wall and take his station in the broken place before me for the land, so that I might not send destruction on it: but there was no one.
And I was looking for a man among them who would make up the wall and take his station in the broken place before me for the land, so that I might not send destruction on it: but there was no one.
Matthew 24:22
And if those days had not been made short there would have been no salvation for any, but because of the saints those days will be made short.
And if those days had not been made short there would have been no salvation for any, but because of the saints those days will be made short.
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.
