ES13-25
May 15, 2013
David’s Heir: David Subtly Reminds Saul He Hasn’t Paid Him the Reward for Killing Goliath, Insists He Cannot Afford to Marry a Royal, 1 Sam 18:18; the Issue Is the Customary Dowry Paid to the Bride’s Family; Saul Informs David the Dowry Is 100 Philistine Foreskins, Hoping He Will Die Trying, v. 25; David Returned with 200, vv. 26–27; Saul’s Fear Increases to Trepidation & He Considers David His Enemy, vv. 28–29; David’s Battlefield Victories Win Him High Esteem among the People, v. 30