Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now Saul’s daughter Michal was in love with David, and when they told Saul about it, he was pleased. New Living Translation In the meantime, Saul’s daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted when he heard about it. English Standard Version Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Berean Standard Bible Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. King James Bible And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. New King James Version Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. New American Standard Bible Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they informed Saul, the thing was pleasing to him. NASB 1995 Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they told Saul, the thing was agreeable to him. NASB 1977 Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they told Saul, the thing was agreeable to him. Legacy Standard Bible And Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. So they told Saul, and the thing was right in his eyes. Amplified Bible Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David; and when they told Saul, it pleased him. Christian Standard Bible Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him. American Standard Version And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Contemporary English Version Saul had another daughter. Her name was Michal, and Saul found out that she was in love with David. This made Saul happy, English Revised Version And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, Saul's daughter Michal fell in love with David. When Saul was told about it, the news pleased him. Good News Translation Saul's daughter Michal, however, fell in love with David, and when Saul heard of this, he was pleased. International Standard Version Saul's daughter Michal loved David. Saul was informed of this and he liked the idea. Majority Standard Bible Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. NET Bible Now Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him. New Heart English Bible Mikal, Saul's daughter, loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Webster's Bible Translation And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. World English Bible Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Michal daughter of Saul loves David, and they declare [it] to Saul, and the thing is right in his eyes, Young's Literal Translation And Michal daughter of Saul loveth David, and they declare to Saul, and the thing is right in his eyes, Smith's Literal Translation And Michal, Saul's daughter, will love David: and they will announce to Saul, and the word was straight in his eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Michol the other daughter of Saul loved David. And it was told Saul, and it pleased him. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Michal, the other daughter of Saul, loved David. And this was reported to Saul, and it pleased him. New American Bible Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David. When this was reported to Saul, he was pleased. New Revised Standard Version Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David. Saul was told, and the thing pleased him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Malchel Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Malkil, daughter of Shaul, loved David, and they told Shaul, and the statement was pleasing in his eyes OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Melchol the daughter of Saul loved David; and it was told Saul, and the thing was pleasing in his eyes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Marries Michal…19So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. 20Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. 21“I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.”… Cross References 1 Samuel 19:11-17 Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. ... 1 Samuel 25:44 But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim. 2 Samuel 3:13-14 “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.” / Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.” 2 Samuel 6:16-23 As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. / So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. ... 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. 1 Kings 11:1-3 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. Genesis 29:18-20 Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. Genesis 34:12 Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!” Judges 14:1-3 One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. / So he returned and told his father and mother, “I have seen a daughter of the Philistines in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.” / But his father and mother replied, “Can’t you find a young woman among your relatives or among any of our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife?” But Samson told his father, “Get her for me, for she is pleasing to my eyes.” Judges 16:4-5 Some time later, Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. / The lords of the Philistines went to her and said, “Entice him and find out the source of his great strength and how we can overpower him to tie him up and subdue him. Then each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels of silver.” Ruth 3:10-11 Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character. Esther 2:17 And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. Song of Solomon 1:2-4 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine. / The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you. / Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you. Matthew 1:18-19 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. Treasury of Scripture And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. loved David 1 Samuel 18:28 And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul's daughter loved him. Judges 16:4,15 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah… 2 Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. Jump to Previous Agreeable Daughter David Declare Eyes Loved Michal Pleased Right Saul Saul's Sight WordJump to Next Agreeable Daughter David Declare Eyes Loved Michal Pleased Right Saul Saul's Sight Word1 Samuel 18 1. Jonathan befriends David5. Saul envies his praise 10. seeks to kill him in his fury 12. fears him for his good success 17. offers him his daughters for snare 23. David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, 25. gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry 28. Saul's hatred and David's glory increase Now Saul’s daughter Michal The mention of "Saul’s daughter Michal" introduces us to a significant character in the narrative of David's rise to kingship. Michal, as a daughter of King Saul, represents a connection to the royal family, which is crucial in the unfolding of David's story. Her name, Michal, in Hebrew (מִיכַל), can mean "who is like God?" This name may reflect her noble status and the expectations placed upon her as a member of the royal household. Historically, daughters of kings were often used in political alliances, and Michal's role will become pivotal in the relationship between David and Saul. loved David and when this was reported to Saul it pleased him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Saul’sשָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter Michal מִיכַ֥ל (mî·ḵal) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4324: Michal -- wife of David loved וַתֶּאֱהַ֛ב (wat·te·’ĕ·haḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and when this was reported וַיַּגִּ֣דוּ (way·yag·gi·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to Saul, לְשָׁא֔וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites it הַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause pleased וַיִּשַׁ֥ר (way·yi·šar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3474: To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous him. בְּעֵינָֽיו׃ (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links 1 Samuel 18:20 NIV1 Samuel 18:20 NLT 1 Samuel 18:20 ESV 1 Samuel 18:20 NASB 1 Samuel 18:20 KJV 1 Samuel 18:20 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 18:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 18:20 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 18:20 French Bible 1 Samuel 18:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 18:20 Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |