1 Samuel 18:26 When the attendants told David these things, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. So before the allotted time elapsed,

◄ 1 Samuel 18:26 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
When the attendants told David these things, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. So before the allotted time elapsed,

English Standard Version
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son-in-law. Before the time had expired,

New American Standard Bible
When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired

King James Bible
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,

International Standard Version
When his officials delivered this message to David, David decided it would be a good thing to become the king's son-in-law. Before the time was up,

American Standard Version
And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired;

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when his servants had told David the words that Saul had said, the word was pleasing in the eyes of David to be the king's son in law.

Darby Bible Translation
And his servants told David these words; and the thing was right in David's sight to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired,

Young's Literal Translation
And his servants declare to David these words, and the thing is right in the eyes of David, to be son-in-law to the king; and the days have not been full,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

18:12-30 For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our conduct? Opposition and perverseness in others, will not excuse wrong tempers in us, but should increase our care, and attention to the duties of our station. Consider Him that endured contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds, Heb 12:3. If David magnified the honour of being son-in-law to king Saul, how should we magnify the honour of being sons to the King of kings!

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

26. the days were not expired—The period within which this exploit was to be achieved was not exhausted.