1 Samuel 18:23
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.

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a light

1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

a poor man

1 Samuel 9:21
Saul replied, "Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?"

Proverbs 14:20
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

Proverbs 19:6, 7
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver. . . .

Ecclesiastes 9:15, 16
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. . . .

and lightly

Psalm 119:141
I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

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