26 When the attendants told David these things, he was pleased to become the king's son-in-law. So before the allotted time elapsed,

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 18:26

King James Version

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. expired: Heb. fulfilled

English Standard Version

26 And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. Before the time had expired,

The Message

26 On receiving this message, David was pleased. There was something he could do for the king that would qualify him to be his son-in-law! He lost no time but went right out, he and his men, killed the hundred Philistines, brought their evidence back in a sack, and counted it out before the king - mission completed! Saul gave Michal his daughter to David in marriage.

New King James Version

26 So when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to become the king's son-in-law. Now the days had not expired;

New Living Translation

26 David was delighted to accept the offer. Before the time limit expired,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:26

Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:12-30

(Read 1 Samuel 18:12-30)

For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our conduct? Opposition and perverseness in others, will not excuse wrong tempers in us, but should increase our care, and attention to the duties of our station. Consider Him that endured contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds, Hebrews 12:3. If David magnified the honour of being son-in-law to king Saul, how should we magnify the honour of being sons to the King of kings!