1 Samuel 18:18 cpdv — Then David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, and what is my father’s kinship within Israel, that I should b…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, and what is my father’s kinship within Israel, that I should be the son-in-law of the king?” "

— 1 Samuel 18:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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And so, Saul saw that he was exceedingly prudent, and he began to be wary of him.

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But all of Israel and Judah loved David. For he entered and departed before them.

17

And Saul said to David: “Behold, my elder daughter, Merab. I will give her to you as wife. Only be a valiant man, and fight the wars of the Lord.” Now Saul was considering within himself, saying, “Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hands of the Philistines be upon him.”

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Then David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, and what is my father’s kinship within Israel, that I should be the son-in-law of the king?”

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Then it happened that, at the time when Merab, the daughter of Saul, was to be given to David, she was given to Adriel, the Meholathite, as wife.

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Now Michal, the other daughter of Saul, loved David. And this was reported to Saul, and it pleased him.

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And Saul said, “I will give her to him, so that she may be a stumbling block to him, and so that the hand of the Philistines may be upon him.” And Saul said to David, “In two things, you shall be my son-in-law today.”

1 Samuel 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:18 say?
1 Samuel 18:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, and what is my father’s kinship within Israel, that I should be the son-in-law of 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 (CPDV): “Then David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, and what is my father’s kinship within Israel, that I should be the son-in-law of 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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