1 Samuel 18:23

The Message

The king’s servants told all this to David, but David held back. “What are you thinking of? I can’t do that. I’m a nobody; I have nothing to offer.”

Cross References

Genesis 29:20

So Jacob worked seven years for Rachel. But it only seemed like a few days, he loved her so much.

Proverbs 14:20

An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.

Proverbs 29:5

A flattering neighbor is up to no good; he’s probably planning to take advantage of you.

1 John 3:1

What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. But that’s also why the world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he’s up to.

1 Samuel 18:18

David, embarrassed, answered, “Do you really mean that? I’m from a family of nobodies! I can’t be son-in-law to the king.”

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul ordered his servants, “Get David off by himself and tell him, ‘The king is very taken with you, and everyone at court loves you. Go ahead, become the king’s son-in-law!’”

1 Samuel 18:24

When the servants reported David’s response to Saul, he told them to tell David this: “The king isn’t expecting any money from you; only this: Go kill a hundred Philistines and bring evidence of your vengeance on the king’s behalf. Avenge the king on his enemies.” (Saul expected David to be killed in action.)

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul answered, “But I’m only a Benjaminite, from the smallest of Israel’s tribes, and from the most insignificant clan in the tribe at that. Why are you talking to me like this?”