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1 Samuel 18:18-23

18 But David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the king’s son-in-law?”

19 So when the time came for Merab, Saul’s daughter, to be given to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.

20 Now Saul’s daughter Michal was in love with David, and when they told Saul about it, he was pleased.

21 “I will give her to him,” he thought, “so that she may be a snare to him and so that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “Now you have a second opportunity to become my son-in-law.”

22 Then Saul ordered his attendants: “Speak to David privately and say, ‘Look, the king is pleased with you, and his attendants all like you; now become his son-in-law.’”

23 They repeated these words to David. But David said, “Do you think it is a small matter to become the king’s son-in-law? I’m only a poor man and little known.”

Cross References for 1 Samuel 18:18-23

Ruth 2:10 - At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She exclaimed, “Why have I found such favo... Click to read the verse Ruth 2:10 Click to read the verse Ruth 2:10

2 Samuel 7:18 - David’s Prayer Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, O Sover... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:18

Exodus 3:11 - But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of E... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:11

Jeremiah 1:6 - “Ah, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:6

Proverbs 18:12 - Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:12

1 Samuel 18:23 - They repeated these words to David. But David said, “Do you think it is a small matter to becom... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:23

1 Samuel 9:21 - Saul answered, “But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:21 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:21

Proverbs 15:33 - The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:33 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:33

1 Kings 4:15 - Ahimaaz—in Naphtali (he had married Basemath daughter of Solomon); Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:15 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:15