1 Samuel 18:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Saul’s servants reported these words directly to David, but he replied, ‘Is it trivial in your sight to become the king’s son-in-law? I am a poor commoner.’

Cross References

1 John 3:1

See what great love  the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children #– #and we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it didn’t know him.

Proverbs 14:20

A poor person is hated even by his neighbour, but there are many who love the rich.

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul responded, ‘Am I not a Benjaminite  from the smallest of Israel’s tribes and isn’t my clan the least important of all the clans of the Benjaminite tribe?  So why have you said something like this to me? ’

Genesis 29:20

So Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.

Genesis 34:12

Demand of me a high compensation  and gift; I’ll give you whatever you ask me. Only give the girl to be my wife! ’

1 Samuel 18:18

Then David responded, ‘Who am I,  and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel that I should become the king’s son-in-law? ’

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul then ordered his servants, ‘Speak to David in private and tell him, “Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Therefore, you should become the king’s son-in-law.” ’

1 Samuel 18:24

The servants reported back to Saul, ‘These are the words David spoke.’

Proverbs 29:5

A person who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.