1 Samuel 18:26 nasb — When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired

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"When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired"

— 1 Samuel 18:26, NASB

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

23

So Saul's servants spoke these words to David. But David said, "Is it trivial in your sight to become the king's son-in-law, since I am a poor man and lightly esteemed?"

24

The servants of Saul reported to him according to these words which David spoke.

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Saul then said, "Thus you shall say to David, 'The king does not desire any dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king's enemies.'" Now Saul planned to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

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When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired

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David rose up and went, he and his men, and struck down two hundred men among the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might become the king's son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife.

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When Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal, Saul's daughter, loved him,

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then Saul was even more afraid of David. Thus Saul was David's enemy continually.

1 Samuel 18:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:26 say?
1 Samuel 18:26 in the NASB reads: “When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:26 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 26.
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 18:26.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:26 in?
1 Samuel 18:26 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 18:26?
1 Samuel 18:26 reads (NASB): “When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired” 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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