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1 Samuel 18:26 ยท KJV

"And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired."

King James Version

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Passage Context

24And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.
25And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
26And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.
27Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.
28And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul's daughter loved him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you approach opportunities that come with risks?

2

What does it mean for you to be accepted by others?

3

When have you felt the need to prove your worth?

Life Application

ambition

Pursue opportunities that align with your values, even if they come with challenges.

identity

Reflect on how your relationships shape your identity and sense of belonging.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

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