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1 Samuel 18:15-17
Lexham English Bible
1 Samuel 18:15-17
Lexham English Bible
15 but when Saul saw that he was very successful, he was severely threatened by him.[a] 16 However, all of Israel and Judah were loving David, for he was going forth and marching ahead of them.
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17 Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you as your wife. Only be a brave warrior[b] for me and fight the battles of Yahweh.” For Saul thought, “My hand will not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”
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- 1 Samuel 18:15 Literally “he was terrified from his face”
- 1 Samuel 18:17 Literally “a son of valor”
1 Samuel 18:15-17
New International Version
1 Samuel 18:15-17
New International Version
15 When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.(A)
17 Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter(B) Merab. I will give her to you in marriage;(C) only serve me bravely and fight the battles(D) of the Lord.” For Saul said to himself,(E) “I will not raise a hand against him. Let the Philistines do that!”
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