Wherefore 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.
So David got up and went out with his men, and killed two hundred Philistines. David brought back their foreskins and presented the full number to the king, so that he could become the king's son-in-law. Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal as his wife.
David exceeded Saul's challenge by killing twice as many enemies as required, earning the right to marry the king's daughter Michal.
📚 Historical Context
King Saul had set an impossible-seeming bride price for his daughter Michal—100 Philistine foreskins—hoping David would die in the attempt. Taking foreskins was proof of killing uncircumcised enemies, as Israelites practiced circumcision while Philistines did not. This was part of Saul's growing jealousy and scheme to eliminate the popular young warrior.
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