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1 Samuel 18:28

DavidMichalSaul
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26 When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,

27 David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.

When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,

29 he grew even more afraid of David. So from then on Saul was David’s enemy.

30 Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.

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BSB
When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,
KJV
And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul’s daughter loved him.
WEB
Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David; and Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him.
ASV
And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal, Saul`s daughter, loved him.
DARBY
And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal Saul's daughter loved him.
BLB
And Saul saw and knew that YHWH [was] with David, and [that] Michal daughter of Saul loved him.
ÅB
Nå så Saul og forsto at Herren var med David; og Mikal, Sauls datter, elsket ham.
OTB
Da Saul observerte og forstod at Herren var med David, og at Mikal, Sauls datter, elsket ham,
B1930
Nu så Saul og forstod at Herren var med David; og Mikal, Sauls datter, elsket ham.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 39:3

    When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,

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  • 1 Samuel 26:25

    Saul said to him, “May you be blessed, David my son. You will accomplish great things and will surely prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.

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  • Revelation 3:9

    Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.

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  • 1 Samuel 24:20

    Now I know for sure that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

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  • Genesis 37:8–11

    “Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements.

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  • Genesis 30:27

    But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”

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