1 Samuel 18:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶ But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them well in battle.

Saul’s Daughter Marries David

¹⁷ Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will let you marry her. All I ask is that you remain brave and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul thought, “I won’t have to kill David. The Philistines will do that.”

¹⁸ But David answered Saul, saying, “Who am I? My family is not important enough for me to become the king’s son-in-law.”