1Sa 18:23 | KD | STEP | David replied to the courtiers, “ Does it seem to you a little thing to become son-in-law to the king, seeing that I am a poor and humble man? ” “ Poor ,” i.e., utterly unable to offer anything like a suitable dowry to the king. This reply was given by David in perfect sincerity, since he could not possibly suppose that the king would give him his daughter without a considerable marriage portion.

‏ 1 Samuel 18:23

David replied to the courtiers, “Does it seem to you a little thing to become son-in-law to the king, seeing that I am a poor and humble man?” “Poor,” i.e., utterly unable to offer anything like a suitable dowry to the king. This reply was given by David in perfect sincerity, since he could not possibly suppose that the king would give him his daughter without a considerable marriage portion.