15. When Saul saw that David was very successful, he feared David even more.
16. But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them well in battle.
17. Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will let you marry her. All I ask is that you remain brave and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul thought, “I won’t have to kill David. The Philistines will do that.”
18. But David answered Saul, saying, “Who am I? My family is not important enough for me to become the king’s son-in-law.”
19. So, when the time came for Saul’s daughter Merab to marry David, Saul gave her instead to Adriel of Meholah.
20. Now Saul’s other daughter, Michal, loved David. When they told Saul, he was pleased.