1 Samuel 18:24 web — The servants of Saul told him, saying, "David spoke like this."

World English Bible

"The servants of Saul told him, saying, "David spoke like this.""

— 1 Samuel 18:24, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Therefore Saul said to David, "You shall this day be my son-in-law a second time."

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Saul commanded his servants, "Talk with David secretly, and say, 'Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.'"

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Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. David said, "Does it seems to you a light thing to be the king's son-in-law, since I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?"

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The servants of Saul told him, saying, "David spoke like this."

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Saul said, "You shall tell David, 'The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

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When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;

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and David arose and went, he and his men, and killed of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. Saul gave him Michal his daughter as wife.

1 Samuel 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:24 say?
1 Samuel 18:24 in the World English Bible reads: “The servants of Saul told him, saying, "David spoke like this."”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:24 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 24.
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 18:24.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:24 in?
1 Samuel 18:24 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 18:24?
1 Samuel 18:24 reads (WEB): “The servants of Saul told him, saying, "David spoke like this."” 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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