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1 Samuel 18:23

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 18:23

Verse 23 of 30

Scripture focus

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 18:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:23

Theological / Devotional

I am a poor man. Perhaps David here gave expression to his perplexity over Saul’s double dealing. Still, he was not bitter, probably thinking Saul’s decision was due to his own poverty.

By SdaBc