שמואל א, פרק י״ח, פסוק כ״ז

A dangerous mission meant to be a trap transforms into a striking display of triumph. David sets out to fulfill Saul's demanding condition for marriage, but rather than merely meeting the requirement, he goes above and beyond. He strikes down two hundred Philistines, doubling the original demand of one hundred. By doing so, David brings the task to a state of absolute completion, delivering the required bride price in full [מצודת דוד, רד״ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This act of fulfillment is not just about the numbers; it also serves as a formal presentation to the king [רש״י]. However, David does not hand over the bride price to Saul personally. Following the standard custom of the era, he sends the payment through an intermediary, utilizing either Saul's servants or his own men to deliver it [רד״ק]. With the condition completely satisfied, Michal is given to David as a wife, and on the surface, this new marriage connection brings satisfaction to all the parties involved [ביאור שטיינזלץ].