1 Samuel 18:15-17

Expanded Bible

¹⁵ When Saul saw that David ·was very successful [greatly prospered], he ·feared [dreaded; was in awe of] David even more. ¹⁶ But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them ·well in battle [^Lout and back in].

Saul’s Daughter Marries David

¹⁷ Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will ·let you marry her [^Lgive her to you as a wife]. ·All I ask is that you remain [or But first you must show yourself] brave [^Lfor me] and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul thought, “I won’t ·have to kill David [^Lraise a hand against him]. The Philistines will do that.”