1 Samuel 18:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Saul's servants came back and told him, 'This is what David said.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The servants reported back to King Saul about David's response to his offer.

📚 Historical Context

This verse follows Saul's offer to give his daughter Michal to David in marriage, but David had just expressed that he felt unworthy to become the king's son-in-law because he was from a poor family. Saul's servants were acting as messengers between the king and David, reporting David's humble response back to Saul.

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