C. F. Keil and Franz Delitzsch on 1 Samuel 18:23
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1 Samuel18:23
1Sa 18:23
David replied to the courtiers, “Does it seem to you a little thing to become son-in-law to the king, seeing that I am a poor and humble man?” “Poor,” i.e., utterly unable to offer anything like a suitable dowry to the king. This reply was given by David in perfect sincerity, since he could not possibly suppose that the king would give him his daughter without a considerable marriage portion.
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