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In all his expeditions, David was successful and Yahweh was with him. (1 Samuel 18, 14)
All Israel and Judah loved David, however, since he was their leader on campaign. (1 Samuel 18, 16)
Saul said to David, 'This is my elder daughter Merab; I shall give her to you in marriage; but you must serve me bravely and fight Yahweh's wars.' Saul thought, 'Better than strike the blow myself, let the Philistines do it!' (1 Samuel 18, 17)
David replied to Saul, 'Who am I and what is my lineage -- and my father's family -- in Israel, for me to become the king's son-in-law?' (1 Samuel 18, 18)
When the time came for Merab daughter of Saul to be given to David, she was given to Adriel of Meholah instead. (1 Samuel 18, 19)
Now Michal daughter of Saul fell in love with David. When Saul heard this he was pleased. (1 Samuel 18, 20)
He thought, 'Yes, I shall give her to him; she can be the snare for him, so that the Philistines will get him.' (On two occasions, Saul told David, 'Today, you shall be my son-in-law.') (1 Samuel 18, 21)
Saul gave instructions to his servants, 'Have a private word with David and say, "Look, the king is fond of you and all his servants love you -- why not be the king's son-in-law?" ' (1 Samuel 18, 22)
Saul's servants repeated these words in David's ear, to which David replied, 'Do you think that becoming the king's son-in-law is a trivial matter; I have neither wealth nor position.' (1 Samuel 18, 23)
Saul's servants then reported back, 'This is what David said.' (1 Samuel 18, 24)
Saul replied, 'Tell David this, "The king desires no bride-price except one hundred Philistine foreskins, in vengeance on the king's enemies." ' Saul was counting on getting David killed by the Philistines. (1 Samuel 18, 25)
When his servants repeated this to David, David thought it would be a fine thing to be the king's son-in-law. And no time was lost (1 Samuel 18, 26)
