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1 Samuel 18:26

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 18:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 18:26 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And 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?
24And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.
25And 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.
26And 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;
27and 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.
28And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal, Saul`s daughter, loved him.
29And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul was David`s enemy continually.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when his servants told David these words, etc.] That the king desired no other dowry than an hundred foreskins of the Philistines: it pleased David well to be the king’s son in law; on such conditions; partly because of the honour of it, and partly because of his love to Michal; and chiefly because it would give him an opportunity of destroying the enemies of God, and of his people, as well as such a match would lead the way, and be a step in Providence to ascend the throne designed for him in due time: and the days were not expired; neither for the bringing in of the foreskins, nor for the consummation of the marriage.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the days were not expired--The period within which this exploit was to be achieved was not exhausted.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The days were not expired - David was so rapid in his attack upon the Philistines that he was able to bring the required dowry within the time, and to receive his wife (Michal), before the time had expired within which he was to receive Merab. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 18". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-18.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The days - That is, the time allowed by Saul to David for the execution of this exploit. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 18:27”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the days: Sa1 18:21 expired: Heb. fulfilled 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 18:27”
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