1 Samuel 18:27 meaning and explanation

David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.

1 Samuel 18:27, Berean Standard Bible

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Saul had set a bride price of one hundred Philistine foreskins, hoping David would die in the attempt. David and his men killed two hundred, and he presented the full count, so the required payment was met and Saul could not withdraw.

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