1 Samuel 18:25

New American Standard Bible 2020

Saul then said, “This is what you shall say to David: ‘The king does not desire any dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’ ” But Saul plotted to have David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

Cross References

Genesis 29:18

Now Jacob loved Rachel, so he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”

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.”

2 Samuel 3:14

So David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, “Give me my wife Michal, to whom I was betrothed for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”

Joshua 5:3

So Joshua made himself flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

1 Samuel 14:24

Now the men of Israel were hard-pressed on that day, for Saul had put the people under oath, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food before evening, and before I have avenged myself on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food.

1 Samuel 17:26

Then David said to the men who were standing by him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and rids Israel of the disgrace? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he has dared to defy the armies of the living God?”

1 Samuel 17:36

Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, since he has defied the armies of the living God.”

1 Samuel 18:17

Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab; I will give her to you as a wife, only be a valiant man for me and fight the Lord’s battles.” For Saul thought, “My hand shall not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”

1 Samuel 18:24

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

1 Samuel 19:1

Now Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to put David to death. But Jonathan, Saul’s son, greatly delighted in David.