Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So when the time came for Merab, Saul’s daughter, to be given to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. New Living Translation So when the time came for Saul to give his daughter Merab in marriage to David, he gave her instead to Adriel, a man from Meholah. English Standard Version But at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. Berean Standard Bible So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. King James Bible 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. New King James Version But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. New American Standard Bible So it came about at the time that Merab, Saul’s daughter, was to be given to David, that she was given instead to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. NASB 1995 So it came about at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. NASB 1977 So it came about at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. Legacy Standard Bible So it happened at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible When it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. Holman Christian Standard Bible When it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version But when the time came for David to marry Saul's daughter Merab, Saul told her to marry Adriel from the town of Meholah. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation But when the time came to give Saul's daughter Merab to David, she was married to Adriel from Meholah. Good News Translation But when the time came for Merab to be given to David, she was given instead to a man named Adriel from Meholah. International Standard Version And when the time came to give Saul's daughter Merab to David, she was given as a wife to Adriel of Meholah. NET Bible When the time came for Merab, Saul's daughter, to be given to David, she instead was given in marriage to Adriel, who was from Meholah. New Heart English Bible But it happened at the time when Merob, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife. Webster's Bible Translation But 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 to wife. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. World English Bible But at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at the time of the giving of Merab daughter of Saul to David, that she has been given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at the time of the giving of Merab daughter of Saul to David, that she hath been given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the time of giving Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, and he gave her to Adriel, the Meholathite, for wife, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, at the time when Merab, the daughter of Saul, was to be given to David, she was given to Adriel, the Meholathite, as wife. New American Bible But when the time came for Saul’s daughter Merob to be given to David, she was given as wife to Adriel the Meholathite instead. New Revised Standard Version But at the time when Saul’s daughter Merab should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut it came to pass at the time when Nadab, Saul's daughter should have been given to David, she was given to Azriel the Meholathite to wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was the time to give Nadab, daughter of Shaul, to David, and she was given to Azreil, who was of Mekhula, as a wife OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Marries Michal…18And 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?” 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.… Cross References 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 3:14-16 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.” / So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish. / Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home. Judges 14:20 and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him. 1 Samuel 17:25 Now the men of Israel had been saying, “Do you see how this man keeps coming out to defy Israel? To the man who kills him the king will give great riches. And he will give him his daughter in marriage and exempt his father’s house from taxation in Israel.” 1 Samuel 18:17 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.” 1 Samuel 18:21 “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.” 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 25:39-42 On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ... 2 Samuel 6:20-23 When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the maidservants of his subjects, like a vulgar person would do.” / But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, / and I will humiliate and humble myself even more than this. Yet I will be honored by the maidservants of whom you have spoken.” ... 2 Samuel 11:2-4 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. 2 Samuel 12:8 I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” 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. Matthew 22:2-14 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ ... Luke 14:20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’ Treasury of Scripture But 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 to wife. Adriel Judges 14:20 But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: Meholathite Judges 7:22 And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. Jump to Previous Adriel Daughter David Marriage Meholah Meholathite Merab Saul Saul's Time WifeJump to Next Adriel Daughter David Marriage Meholah Meholathite Merab Saul Saul's Time Wife1 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 So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David This phrase indicates a specific time when a promise was to be fulfilled. Saul had previously promised his daughter to the man who defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17:25). David, having achieved this, was entitled to marry Merab. This reflects the cultural practice of arranged marriages and the use of marriage as a political tool in ancient Israel. The giving of a daughter in marriage was a significant event, often involving negotiations and agreements between families. she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, who initially favored David but later became envious and hostile towards him. 2. David A young shepherd anointed by God to be the future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness and courage. 3. Merab The eldest daughter of King Saul, initially promised to David as a reward for his service. 4. Adriel of Meholah The man to whom Merab was given in marriage instead of David. 5. Meholah A place in Israel, associated with Adriel, indicating his origin or residence. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human PlansDespite Saul's broken promise, God's plan for David's life was not thwarted. This reminds us that human actions cannot derail God's ultimate purposes. Integrity in Relationships David's response to Saul's actions reflects integrity and trust in God rather than retaliation. We are called to maintain integrity even when others wrong us. The Consequences of Deception Saul's deceitful actions had long-term consequences for his family and kingdom. This teaches us the importance of honesty and the potential fallout of deceit. Trusting God's Timing David's life exemplifies patience and trust in God's timing. We are encouraged to wait on the Lord, knowing His timing is perfect. The Role of Humility David's humility in accepting the situation with Merab shows the strength found in humility. We are reminded to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18How does 1 Samuel 19 reconcile with accounts in other sections of the Bible where David is portrayed as protected by divine power rather than subterfuge? Why did Michal help David escape from Saul? How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?(19) She was given unto Adriel.--Saul's capricious wavering nature, so painfully prominent in the last part of his reign, displayed itself in this sudden change of purpose. It may have been brought about owing to some great fit of jealousy of David; or possibly the large gifts in money or valuables offered by the wealthy Adriel for the princess's hand may have occasioned this arbitrary act of Saul. Such gifts to the father in return for the daughter's hand were customary. In the case of such a prize as the Princess Merab, the gift would doubtless have been very costly. David, who was comparatively a poor man, was of course unable to show such liberality; besides, the young hero looked, no doubt, upon the marriage as the fulfilment of the old promise to the victor in the combat with the giant. The marriage, however, of the daughter of King Saul and Adriel was consummated, and was disastrous in its consequences. They had five sons, and they fell victims to the blood revenge exacted by the Gibeonites from the family of Saul: the five hapless youths were "hanged" (we read in 2Samuel 21:9) "in the hill before the Lord." These three verses (17-19) are entirely omitted by the LXX., apparently because they failed to see any reason for Saul's sudden change of purpose.Verse 19. - Merab... was given unto Adriel. A large dower was doubtless offered to Saul in return for his daughter, and, as he had never wished David to have her, he proved untrue to his word. For the unhappy death of the sons of Merab and Adriel see 2 Samuel 21:8. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So when it wasוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be time בְּעֵ֥ת (bə·‘êṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when to give תֵּ֛ת (têṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Saul’s שָׁא֖וּל (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 Merab מֵרַ֥ב (mê·raḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4764: Merab to David, לְדָוִ֑ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse she וְהִ֧יא (wə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was given נִתְּנָ֛ה (nit·tə·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set in marriage לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female to Adriel לְעַדְרִיאֵ֥ל (lə·‘aḏ·rî·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5741: Adriel -- 'my help is God', son-in-law of Saul of Meholah. הַמְּחֹלָתִ֖י (ham·mə·ḥō·lā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4259: Meholathite -- inhabitants of Abel-meholah Links 1 Samuel 18:19 NIV1 Samuel 18:19 NLT 1 Samuel 18:19 ESV 1 Samuel 18:19 NASB 1 Samuel 18:19 KJV 1 Samuel 18:19 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 18:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 18:19 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 18:19 French Bible 1 Samuel 18:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 18:19 But it happened at the time when (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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