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Verse 18

1 Samuel 18:15

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Berean Standard Bible

When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Bible in Basic English

And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.

Free Bible Version

When Saul saw how successful David was, he was even more afraid of him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

Translation for Translators

When Saul heard that David and his soldiers were very successful, he became more afraid of David.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Saul saw that he prospered, he stood in awe of him.

Noah Webster Bible

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

World English Bible

When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Young's Literal Translation

and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,

Context

Saul Envies David

¹⁴and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.¹⁵When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.¹⁶But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.

Summary

In this verse, we see that David continued to prosper in all his ways because the Lord was with him. The favor of God upon David's life was evident to all who observed him, including King Saul. Despite Saul's initial favor towards David, his jealousy and fear of David's success grew as he realized that the Lord was with David. This verse sets the stage for the escalating tension between David and Saul, highlighting the contrast between David's righteousness and Saul's descent into envy and paranoia.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He was afraid of him - He saw that, by his prudent conduct, he was every day gaining increasing influence.

1 Samuel 18:15

Saul Envies David

¹⁴and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.¹⁵When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.¹⁶But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.

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Berean Standard Bible

When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Bible in Basic English

And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.

Free Bible Version

When Saul saw how successful David was, he was even more afraid of him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

Translation for Translators

When Saul heard that David and his soldiers were very successful, he became more afraid of David.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Saul saw that he prospered, he stood in awe of him.

Noah Webster Bible

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

World English Bible

When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Young's Literal Translation

and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,