Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Samuel 18:22

"And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king`s son-in-law." — 1 Samuel 18:22 (ASV)

Behold, the king has delight in you. —Lange quaintly sees in this fluent discourse of the courtiers “something of the flattering, conciliatory tone usual in such circles.”