And Saul commanded his servants, speaking to David secretly — Saul's *va'yitzav Shaul et avadav diber el David*, Saul commanded his servants, speak to David privately, suggests a backdoor approach, an appeal through intermediaries rather than direct command. The *be'siyatrum*, secretly, implies deception, the king working through agents to conceal his involvement. The servants are to present the marriage as an opportunity and honor, concealing Saul's lethal intent.

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