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1 Samuel 18:22

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20 And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.

23 And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

24 And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

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BSB
Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’”
KJV
And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.
WEB
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.’”
ASV
And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king`s son-in-law.
DARBY
And Saul commanded his servants, Speak with David secretly, saying, Behold, the king has delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.
BLB
And Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in secrecy and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you, and now become son-in-law of the king.’”
ÅB
Og Saul befalte sine tjenere: Tal hemmelig med David og si: Kongen liker deg, og alle hans tjenere har deg kjær; bli derfor nå kongens svigersønn!
OTB
Da befalte Saul sine tjenere: "Tal hemmelig til David og si: 'Se, kongen gleder seg over deg, og alle hans tjenere elsker deg. Bli nå kongens svigersønn.'"
B1930
Og Saul bød sine tjenere: Tal hemmelig med David og si: Kongen liker dig, og alle hans tjenere har dig kjær; bli derfor nu kongens svigersønn!

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  • Psalms 55:21

    The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

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  • Psalms 36:1–3

    The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

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  • 2 Samuel 13:28–29

    Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

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  • Proverbs 29:12

    If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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