1 Samuel 18:26

“And when his seruants told Dauid these wordes, it pleased Dauid well to be the kings sonne in lawe: and the dayes were not expired.”

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:26

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.
- King James Version

When his servants told David these words, it pleased David to become the king's son-in-law. Before the days had expired
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when his servants said these words to David, he was well pleased to be the son-in-law of the king. And the days were still not past.
- Basic English Bible

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,
- Darby Bible

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

When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. The days were not expired;
- World English Bible

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,
- Youngs Literal 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;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:26

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 18:26

18:26 The days - That is, the time allowed by Saul to David for the execution of this exploit.


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