KJV ORIGINAL
And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Saul ordered his servants, saying, 'Talk to David privately and tell him: Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. So now, become the king's son-in-law.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Saul is secretly instructing his servants to convince David to marry into the royal family, though this appears to be part of a larger scheme.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when Saul has become increasingly jealous of David's popularity and military success. Saul had already promised his daughter Michal to David, but this secret approach suggests he may have had ulterior motives, possibly hoping to put David in danger through the marriage arrangement.
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