10 occurrences

'King's' in the Bible

Then David responded, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel that I should become the king’s son-in-law?”

Verse ConceptsClansHumilityMinistry, Qualifications ForTimiditySons In LawI Am Unimportant

Saul then ordered his servants, “Speak to David in private and tell him, ‘Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Therefore, you should become the king’s son-in-law.’”

Verse ConceptsPrivacySons In LawThose Who Loved

Saul’s servants reported these words directly to David, but he replied, “Is it trivial in your sight to become the king’s son-in-law? I am a poor man who is common.”

Verse ConceptsInferioritySmallnessUnimportant Things

When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived,

He said, ‘Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if you are pleased with me, let me go so I can see my brothers.’ That’s why he didn’t come to the king’s table.”

Verse ConceptsBrothersethics, personalTown

David said to Ahimelech, “Do you have a spear or sword on hand? I didn’t even bring my sword or my weapons since the king’s mission was urgent.”

Verse ConceptsUrgencyWeaponsHasteHasty Action

Ahimelech replied to the king: “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David? He is the king’s son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and honored in your house.

Verse ConceptsCaptainsGuardsLoyaltySons In Law

Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, “Turn and kill the priests of the Lord because they sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they didn’t tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to execute the priests of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsFugitivesKilling PriestsOthers Who FledPeople UnwillingThose Who Did Not Tell

What you have done is not good. As the Lord lives, all of you deserve to die since you didn’t protect your lord, the Lord’s anointed. Now look around; where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?”

Verse ConceptsDrinking WaterThe Lord's Anointed

David answered, “Here is the king’s spear; have one of the young men come over and get it.

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