1 Samuel 18:23

God's Word

When Saul’s officers made it a point to say this, David asked, “Do you think it’s easy to become the king’s son-in-law? I am a poor and unimportant person.”

Cross References

Genesis 29:20

Jacob worked seven years in return for Rachel, but the years seemed like only a few days to him because he loved her.

Genesis 34:12

Set the price I must pay for the bride and the gift I must give her as high as you want. I’ll pay exactly what you tell me. Give me the girl as my wife.”

Psalm 119:141

I am unimportant and despised, ⌞yet⌟ I never forget your guiding principles.

Proverbs 14:20

A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many.

Proverbs 29:5

A person who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for him to step into.

1 John 3:1

Consider this: The Father has given us his love. He loves us so much that we are actually called God’s dear children. And that’s what we are. For this reason the world doesn’t recognize us, and it didn’t recognize him either.

1 Samuel 18:18

“Who am I?” David asked Saul. “And how important are my relatives or my father’s family in Israel that I should be the king’s son-in-law?”

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul ordered his officers, “Talk to David in private. Tell him, ‘The king likes you, and all his officers are fond of you. Become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”

1 Samuel 18:24

When the officers told Saul what David had said,

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul replied, “I am a man from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe of Israel. My family is the most insignificant of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin. So why are you saying such things to me?”