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Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you: now therefore be the king`s son-in-law.
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Deception Through Flattery
Commentators explain that Saul's command was a calculated deception. He instructed his servants to use a "flattering, conciliatory tone" to assure David of his delight, even though his true intentions were malicious. This highlights how flattery can be weaponized to manipulate others.
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19th Century
Anglican
Behold, the king has delight in you. —Lange quaintly sees in this fluent discourse of the courtiers “something of the fla…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], commune with DavidsecretlyAnd persuade him…
Presbyterian
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behavior towards …
