1 Samuel 18:19

But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:19

BSB

So when it was time to give Saul's daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.

AKJV

But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

CPDV

Then it happened that, at the time when Merab, the daughter of Saul, was to be given to David, she was given to Adriel, the Meholathite, as wife.

ERV

But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

NHEB

But it happened at the time when Merob, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.

SMT

And it will be in the time of giving Merab, Saul's daughter, to David, and he gave her to Adriel, the Meholathite, for wife,

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 18:19

ButitcametopassatthetimeH6256Noun FemininewhenMerabH4764Proper Name Feminine Saul'sH7586Proper Name Masculine daughterH1323shouldhavebeengivenH5414VerbtoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinethatshewasgivenH5414VerbuntoAdrielH5741Proper Name MasculinetheMeholathiteH4259AdjectivetowifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 18:19

Summary

Promised bride is given to different man instead

Place

Israel

Event

Merab given to different husband

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC