1 Samuel 18:1

AMP: When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bonded to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

ASV: And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

BSB: After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

DARBY: And it came to pass, when he had ended speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

DRA: And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

KJV: And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:2

AMP: Saul took David that day and did not let him return to his father’s house.

ASV: And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father`s house.

BSB: And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.

DARBY: And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.

DRA: And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.

KJV: And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.

1 Samuel 18:3

AMP: Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

ASV: Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

BSB: Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

DARBY: And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

DRA: And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for be loved him as his own soul.

KJV: Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:4

AMP: Jonathan stripped himself of the outer robe that he was wearing and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword, his bow, and his belt.

ASV: And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his apparel, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

BSB: And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

DARBY: And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his dress, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

DRA: And Jonathan stripped himself of the coat with which he was clothed, and gave it to David, and the rest of his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

KJV: And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

1 Samuel 18:5

AMP: So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and he acted wisely and prospered; and Saul appointed him over the men of war. And it pleased all the people and also Saul’s servants.

ASV: And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul`s servants.

BSB: So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.

DARBY: And David went forth; whithersoever Saul sent him he prospered; and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

DRA: And David went out to whatsoever business Saul sent him, and he behaved himself prudently: and Saul set him over the soldiers, and he was acceptable in the eyes of all the people, and especially in the eyes of Saul's servants.

KJV: And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.

1 Samuel 18:6

AMP: As they were coming [home], when David returned from killing the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul with tambourines, [songs of] joy, and musical instruments.

ASV: And it came to pass as they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with timbrels, with joy, and with instruments of music.

BSB: As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.

DARBY: And it came to pass as they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tambours, with joy, and with triangles.

DRA: Now when David returned, after be slew the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with timbrels of joy, and cornets.

KJV: And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.

1 Samuel 18:7

AMP: The women sang as they played and danced, saying,“Saul has slain his thousands,And David his ten thousands.”

ASV: And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.

BSB: And as the women danced, they sang out:“Saul has slain his thousands,and David his tens of thousands.”

DARBY: And the women answered [one another] as they played, and said, Saul hath smitten his thousands, And David his ten thousands.

DRA: And the women sung as they played, and they said: I Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

KJV: And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

1 Samuel 18:8

AMP: Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed [only] thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?”

ASV: And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?

BSB: And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?”

DARBY: And Saul was very wroth, and that saying was evil in his sight; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed the thousands; and [what] is there more for him but the kingdom?

DRA: And Saul was exceeding angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes, and he said: They have given David ten thousands, and to me they have given but a thousand; what can he have more but the kingdom?

KJV: And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?

1 Samuel 18:9

AMP: Saul looked at David with suspicion [and jealously] from that day forward.

ASV: And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

BSB: And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.

DARBY: And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

DRA: And Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward.

KJV: And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

1 Samuel 18:10

AMP: Now it came about on the next day that an evil spirit from God came forcefully on Saul, and he raved [madly] inside his house, while David was playing the harp with his hand, as usual; and there was a spear in Saul’s hand.

ASV: And it came to pass on the morrow, that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as he did day by day. And Saul had his spear in his hand;

BSB: The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,

DARBY: And it came to pass the next day that an evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house, but David played with his hand, as on other days; and the spear was in Saul's hand.

DRA: And the day after the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David played with his hand as at other times. And Saul held a spear in his hand,

KJV: And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul’s hand.

1 Samuel 18:11

AMP: Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David evaded him twice.

ASV: and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

BSB: and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.

DARBY: And Saul cast the spear, and thought, I will smite David and the wall. But David turned away from him twice.

DRA: And threw it, thinking to nail David to the wall: and David stept aside out of his presence twice.

KJV: And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

1 Samuel 18:12

AMP: Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, but had departed from Saul.

ASV: And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.

BSB: So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

DARBY: And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.

DRA: And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from himself.

KJV: And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

1 Samuel 18:13

AMP: So Saul had David removed from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he publicly associated with the people.

ASV: Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

BSB: Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,

DARBY: And Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

DRA: Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him a captain over a thousand men, and he went out and came in before the people.

KJV: Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

1 Samuel 18:14

AMP: David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.

ASV: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.

BSB: and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.

DARBY: And David prospered in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.

DRA: And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.

KJV: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

1 Samuel 18:15

AMP: When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he was afraid of him.

ASV: And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

BSB: When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

DARBY: And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.

DRA: And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.

KJV: Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

1 Samuel 18:16

AMP: But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he publicly associated with them.

ASV: But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.

BSB: But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.

DARBY: But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.

DRA: But all Israel and Juda loved David, for he came in and went out before them.

KJV: But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

1 Samuel 18:17

AMP: Then Saul said to David, “Behold I will give you my older daughter Merab as a wife; only be brave for me and fight the Lord’s battles.” For Saul thought, “My hand shall not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”

ASV: And Saul said to David, Behold, my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight Jehovah`s battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.

BSB: Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’s battles.” But Saul was thinking, “I need not raise my hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”

DARBY: And Saul said to David, Behold my eldest daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife; only be thou valiant for me, and fight Jehovah's battles. But Saul thought, My hand shall not be upon him, but the hand of the Philistines shall be upon him.

DRA: And Saul said to David: Behold my elder daughter Merob, her will I give thee to wife: only be a valiant man, and fight the battles of the Lord. Now Saul said within himself: Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hands of the Philistines be upon him.

KJV: And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD’S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.

1 Samuel 18:18

AMP: David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be the king’s son-in-law?”

ASV: And David said unto Saul, Who am I, and what is my life, [or] my father`s family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?

BSB: And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?”

DARBY: And David said to Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, [or] my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?

DRA: And David said to Saul: Who am I, or what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law of the king?

KJV: And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

1 Samuel 18:19

AMP: But at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, she was [instead] given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife.

ASV: But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul`s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

BSB: So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.

DARBY: And it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.

DRA: And it came to pass at the time when Merob the daughter of Saul should have been given to David, that she was given to Hadriel the Molathite to wife.

KJV: But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

1 Samuel 18:20

AMP: Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David; and when they told Saul, it pleased him.

ASV: And Michal, Saul`s daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

BSB: Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him.

DARBY: And Michal Saul's daughter loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing was right in his sight.

DRA: But Michol the other daughter of Saul loved David. And it was told Saul, and it pleased him.

KJV: And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

1 Samuel 18:21

AMP: Saul said, “I will give her to him so that she may become a snare (bad influence, source of trouble) to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David for a second time, “You shall be my son-in-law today.”

ASV: And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time.

BSB: “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.”

DARBY: And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be upon him. And Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time.

DRA: And Saul said: I will give her to him, that she may be a stumblingblock to him, and that the band of the Philistines may be upon him. And Saul said to David: In two things thou shalt be my son in law this day.

KJV: And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

1 Samuel 18:22

AMP: Then Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David secretly, saying, ‘Listen, the king delights in you, and all his servants love you; now then, become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’”

DARBY: And Saul commanded his servants, Speak with David secretly, saying, Behold, the king has delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.

DRA: And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: Behold thou pleasest the king, and all his servants love thee. Now therefore be the king's son in law.

KJV: 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.

1 Samuel 18:23

AMP: So Saul’s servants spoke these words to David. But David said, “Is it a trivial thing in your sight to become a king’s son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man and insignificant?”

ASV: And Saul`s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be the king`s son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

BSB: But when Saul’s servants relayed these words to David, he replied, “Does it seem trivial in your sight to be the son-in-law of the king? I am a poor man and lightly esteemed.”

DARBY: And Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Is it a light thing in your eyes to be the king's son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

DRA: And the servants of Saul spoke all these words in the ears of David. And David said: Doth it seem to you a small matter to be the king's son in law? But I am a poor man, and of small ability.

KJV: And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

1 Samuel 18:24

AMP: The servants of Saul told him what David said.

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

BSB: And the servants told Saul what David had said.

DARBY: And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner did David speak.

DRA: And the servants of Saul told him, saying: Such words as these hath David spoken.

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

1 Samuel 18:25

AMP: Then Saul said, “This is what you shall say to David: ‘The king wants no dowry except a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’ ” Now Saul’s intention was to cause David’s death at the hand of the Philistines.

ASV: And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king`s enemies. Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

BSB: Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines.

DARBY: And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David: The king does not desire any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

DRA: And Saul said: Speak thus to David: The king desireth not any dowry, but only a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to deliver David into the hands of the Philistines.

KJV: And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 18:26

AMP: When his servants told David these words, it pleased him to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the time [for the marriage] arrived,

ASV: 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;

BSB: When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,

DARBY: 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,

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

1 Samuel 18:27

AMP: David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred Philistine men, and David brought their foreskins [as proof of death] and presented every one of them to the king, so that he might become the king’s son-in-law. So Saul gave him Michal, his [younger] daughter, as a wife.

ASV: and 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 number to the king, that he might be the king`s son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.

BSB: David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.

DARBY: when David arose and went, he and his men, and smote of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they delivered them in full to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter as wife.

DRA: And after a few days David rose up, and went with the men that were under him, and he slew of the Philistines two hundred men, and brought their foreskins and numbered them out to the king, that he might be his son in law. Saul therefore gave him Michol his daughter to wife.

KJV: 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.

1 Samuel 18:28

AMP: When Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David, and that Michal, his daughter, loved him,

ASV: And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal, Saul`s daughter, loved him.

BSB: When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,

DARBY: And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal Saul's daughter loved him.

DRA: And Saul saw, and understood that the Lord was with David. And Michol the daughter of Saul loved him.

KJV: And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul’s daughter loved him.

1 Samuel 18:29

AMP: Saul was even more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s constant enemy.

ASV: And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul was David`s enemy continually.

BSB: he grew even more afraid of David. So from then on Saul was David’s enemy.

DARBY: And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul was David's enemy continually.

DRA: And Saul began to fear David more: and Saul became David's enemy continually.

KJV: And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually.

1 Samuel 18:30

AMP: Then the Philistine commanders (princes) came out to battle, and it happened as often as they did, that David acted more wisely and had more success than all Saul’s servants. So his name was highly esteemed.

ASV: Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

BSB: Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.

DARBY: And the princes of the Philistines went forth; and it came to pass, whenever they went forth, that David succeeded better than all the servants of Saul; and his name was much esteemed.

DRA: And the princes of the Philistines went forth: and from the beginning of their going forth, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very famous.

KJV: Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

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