Mass Mutilation and Marriage – David vs. Saul – The Brick Bible

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Saul's daughter Michal loved David.

1 of 10 1 Samuel 18:20

When Saul was told of this, he was pleased and said, 'She will be a snare for him, so that the hand of the Philistines will be against him!'

2 of 10 1 Samuel 18:20–21

Saul commanded his servants, saying, 'Talk privately to David and say, "The king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you, so become the king's son-in-law.'" And they repeated these words to David.

3 of 10 1 Samuel 18:22

But David replied, 'Do you think becoming the king's son-in-law is some small thing? I am poor and have little social standing!'

4 of 10 1 Samuel 18:23

Saul's servants reported back, and Saul told his servants, 'Tell David, "The king wants no other price for the bride than a hundred Philistine foreskins, so as to have vengeance on his enemies."'

5 of 10 1 Samuel 18:24–25

When the servants told these things to David, he was happy to become the king's son-in-law.

6 of 10 1 Samuel 18:26

So David and his men went and killed two hundred Philistine men.

7 of 10 1 Samuel 18:27

He brought their foreskins and presented them before the king in full number.

8 of 10 1 Samuel 18:27

So Saul gave him his daughter Michal in marriage.

9 of 10 1 Samuel 18:27

Saul realized that Yahweh was with David, and he was more afraid of David than ever.

10 of 10 1 Samuel 18:29

Saul Tries to Kill David Again

Saul Tries to Kill David Again