1 Samuel 18:23

New American Standard Bible 2020

So Saul’s servants spoke these words to David. But David said, “Is it trivial in your sight to become the king’s son-in-law, since I am only a poor man and insignificant?”

Cross References

Genesis 29:20

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

Genesis 34:12

Demand of me ever so much bridal payment and gift, and I will give whatever you tell me; but give me the girl in marriage.”

Psalm 119:141

I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

1 John 3:1

See how great a love the Father has given us, that we would be called children of God; and in fact we are. For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know Him.

1 Samuel 18:18

But David said to Saul, “Who am I, and who is my family, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be the king’s son-in-law?”

1 Samuel 18:22

Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David in secret, saying, ‘Behold, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now then, become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”

1 Samuel 18:24

Then Saul’s servants reported to him, saying, “These are the words David spoke.”

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjaminite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”