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." Cross References Genesis 29:20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. Genesis 34:12 Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!" 1 Samuel 18:18 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?" 1 Samuel 18:22 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.'" 1 Samuel 18:24 And the servants told Saul what David had said. Treasury of Scripture And Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seems it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed? a light 1 John 3:1 a poor man 1 Samuel 9:21 Proverbs 14:20 Proverbs 19:6,7 and lightly Psalm 119:141 |