1 Samuel 18:18 bbe — 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?

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"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?"

— 1 Samuel 18:18, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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.

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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?

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But when the time came to give Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, she was given to Adriel of Meholath.

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And Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David: and Saul had word of it and was pleased.

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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.

1 Samuel 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:18 say?
1 Samuel 18:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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?”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 18:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:18 in?
1 Samuel 18:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 18:18?
1 Samuel 18:18 reads (BBE): “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?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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