1 Samuel 18:24

24 Saul's servants reported what David said,

1 Samuel 18:24 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 18:24

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, on this manner
spake David.
] Such and such words were spoken by him, to this purpose; the sum and substance of them were expressive of his unworthiness to be a king's son-in-law, and of his inability to bring a dowry suitable to her quality.

1 Samuel 18:24 In-Context

22 Saul instructed his servants, "Tell David in private: ‘Look, the king likes you, and all his servants love you. You should become the king's son-in-law.'"

23 Saul's servants whispered these things in David's ear. But David said, "Do you think it's a simple matter to become the king's son-in-law? I don't! I'm poor and insignificant."

24 Saul's servants reported what David said,

25 and Saul replied, "Tell David this: ‘The king doesn't want any bridal gift, just a hundred Philistine foreskins as vengeance on the king's enemies.'" (Saul was hoping that David would die at the hands of the Philistines.)

26 When the servants reported this to David, he was happy to become the king's son-in-law. Even before the allotted time had expired,