1 Samuel 18:25

New American Bible - revised edition

Saul commanded them, “Say this to David: The king desires no other price for the bride than the foreskins of one hundred Philistines, that he may thus take vengeance on his enemies.” Saul intended to have David fall into the hands of the Philistines.

Cross References

Genesis 29:18

Because Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”

Genesis 34:12

No matter how high you set the bridal price and gift, I will give you whatever you ask from me; only give me the young woman as a wife.” Revenge of Jacob’s Sons.

2 Samuel 3:14

At the same time David sent messengers to Ishbaal, son of Saul, to say, “Give me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed by paying a hundred Philistine foreskins.”

Joshua 5:3

So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelites at Gibeath-haaraloth.

1 Samuel 14:24

Even though the Israelites were exhausted that day, Saul laid an oath on them, saying, “Cursed be the one who takes food before evening, before I am able to avenge myself on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food.

1 Samuel 17:26

David now said to the men standing near him: “How will the man who kills this Philistine and frees Israel from disgrace be rewarded? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should insult the armies of the living God?”

1 Samuel 17:36

Your servant has killed both a lion and a bear. This uncircumcised Philistine will be as one of them, because he has insulted the armies of the living God.”

1 Samuel 18:17

Saul said to David, “Look, I will give you my older daughter, Merob, in marriage if you become my warrior and fight the battles of the Lord.” Saul thought, “I will not lay a hand on him. Let the hand of the Philistines strike him.”

1 Samuel 18:24

When his servants reported David’s answer to him,

1 Samuel 19:1

Saul discussed his intention to kill David with his son Jonathan and with all his servants. But Saul’s son Jonathan, who was very fond of David,