1 Samuel 18:9
1 Samuel 18:9 in Multiple Translations
And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
And from that day Saul was looking with envy on David.
From that time on Saul viewed David with suspicion.
Wherefore Saul had an eye on Dauid from that day forward.
and Saul is eyeing David from that day and thenceforth.
Saul watched David from that day and forward.
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
And Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward.
From that time, Saul watched David very closely because he was suspicious that David would try to become king.
From then on, he was jealous of David, and he watched him all the time.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 18:9
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1 Samuel 18:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יְהִ֥י
שָׁא֖וּל
עון
עוֹיֵ֣ן
אֶת
דָּוִ֑ד
מֵ/הַ/יּ֥וֹם
הַ/ה֖וּא
וָ/הָֽלְאָה
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁא֖וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
N-proper
עון
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs
עוֹיֵ֣ן
ʻâvan
H5770
to watch
V-Qal
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
דָּוִ֑ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
מֵ/הַ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | Art | N-ms
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
וָ/הָֽלְאָה
hâlᵉʼâh
H1973
further
Conj | Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 18:9
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שָׁא֖וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
עון
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
עוֹיֵ֣ן
ʻâvan
H5770
"to watch"
V-Qal
This word means to watch or look at something carefully, often with a sense of jealousy or envy. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who is paying close attention to something.
Definition: 1) to eye, look at 1a) (Qal) to eye, look at
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: eye. See also: 1 Samuel 18:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דָּוִ֑ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
מֵ/הַ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וָ/הָֽלְאָה
hâlᵉʼâh
H1973
"further"
Conj | Adv
This Hebrew word means going further or to a distance, like moving beyond a place or time. It appears in the Bible to show progression or movement. In Genesis, it's used to describe God's people moving forward.
Definition: 1) out there, onwards, further 1a) yonder, beyond (of place) 1b) onwards (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: back, beyond, (hence,-) forward, hitherto, thence, forth, yonder. See also: Genesis 19:9; 1 Samuel 20:22; Isaiah 18:2.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 18:9
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- 1 Samuel 18:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 18:9
Context — Saul Envies David
7And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”
8And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?”
9And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.
10The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, 11and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Mark 7:22 | greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. |
| 2 | Genesis 31:2 | And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed. |
| 3 | Matthew 20:15 | Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ |
| 4 | Ephesians 4:27 | and do not give the devil a foothold. |
| 5 | Genesis 4:5–6 | but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? |
| 6 | James 5:9 | Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! |
1 Samuel 18:9 Summary
This verse tells us that Saul started to watch David closely because he was jealous of David's success. Saul felt threatened by David's popularity and the attention he was receiving, and this made him want to hurt David. This shows us that jealousy can lead to hurtful actions, as we also see in Genesis 4:1-16. We can learn from this to trust in God's plan and provision for our lives, and to rejoice with others when they succeed, as encouraged in Psalm 37:1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Saul start to keep a jealous eye on David?
Saul became jealous of David because the women's song in 1 Samuel 18:7-8 gave more credit to David for his military victories, making Saul feel threatened and insecure about his own position as king, as seen in 1 Samuel 18:8.
What does it mean to keep a jealous eye on someone?
To keep a jealous eye on someone means to watch them closely with suspicion and envy, often because you feel threatened by their success or popularity, similar to the way Cain felt towards Abel in Genesis 4:1-16.
How did Saul's jealousy affect his relationship with David?
Saul's jealousy led to a significant deterioration in his relationship with David, causing him to try to harm David, as seen in 1 Samuel 18:10-11, and ultimately leading to David's need to flee for his life, as described in 1 Samuel 19:1-24.
What can we learn from Saul's jealousy in this verse?
We can learn that jealousy and envy can lead to harmful actions and damaged relationships, and that it's essential to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as encouraged in Psalm 37:1-7 and Proverbs 14:30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be struggling with jealousy or envy, and how can I surrender them to God?
- How can I cultivate a heart of trust and contentment, like David, even in the face of others' success or recognition?
- What are some ways I can protect myself from the harmful effects of jealousy and envy, and instead choose to rejoice with those who are succeeding?
- How can I apply the lesson of Saul's jealousy to my relationships with others, and strive to build each other up rather than tear each other down?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 18:9
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward. Instead of looking pleasantly, and with a smile, upon him, as a courtier and favourite, he was justly entitled to by his gallant behaviour, he looked at
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 18:9
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward. Saul eyed David , [ `owyeen (H5770), was eyeing (the participle denoting continuous action upon another] - i.e., invidiously, with secret and malignant hatred.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
i.e. Narrowly observed all his counsels and actions, that he might understand whether he had any design upon the kingdom or no, and that he might find some colourable pretence of putting him to death.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
1 Samuel 18:9 And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.Ver. 9. And Saul eyed David.] Limis intuebatur, he looked upon him with an evil eye: prying into all his actions, and making the worst of everything. From that day and forward.] Discovering that lernam vitiorum, world of wickedness, that was in his own heart. Sooner or later a hypocrite will show himself; how else should his name rot?
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
(9) And Saul eyed David.—From the hour on which the king listened to the people’s lilt in honour of the young hero, in Saul’s distempered mind hate alternated with love. He still in his heart longed for the presence of the only human being who could charm away his ever-increasing melancholia, but he dreaded with a fierce jealousy the growing influence of the winning and gifted man whom he had taken from the sheep-folds; and now through the rest of the records of this book we shall see how the hate gradually obscured the old love. All our memories of Saul seem bound up with his life-long murderous pursuit of David.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 18:9
9. Saul eyed David] With a suspicious jealousy which soon ripened into a deadly hatred. There is no need to suppose that David’s anointing by Samuel had been reported to him. “The prophet had distinctly told him in the day of his sin, that the Lord had rent the kingdom from him, and had given it to a neighbour that was better than he. And in David he could read the marks of such a man.” Wilberforce’s Heroes of Heb. Hist. p. 245.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:9
9. Eyed David from that day — Watched all his movements with suspicion and jealousy.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 18:9
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(Men God Made) David by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David from the Bible. He starts by mentioning Samuel and how he did what the Lord commanded him to do. The speaker then talks abo |
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Greed - a Fearful Master by Bishop M.A. Lalachan | Bishop M.A. Lalachan delivers a powerful sermon on the dangers of greed, emphasizing that while it is not wrong to desire a comfortable life, it is crucial to distinguish between n |
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11 - Education and the Future of Nations by Ben Torrey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of education and its impact on the future of a nation. He highlights how young people play a crucial role in shaping society an |
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Of the Will of God, and the Sovereignty of It. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the will of God and its sovereignty, emphasizing that God's will is essential to His nature and is the guiding force behind all His actions. He distinguishes |
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The Sole Consideration, That God Is God, Sufficient to Still All Objections to His Sovereignty by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the sovereignty of God, emphasizing the church's reliance on God as their refuge and strength during times of trouble and calamity. The duty to be stil |
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The Journey to Jerusalem by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches on the Parable of the Householder and the Laborers, emphasizing God's sovereignty in rewarding individuals according to His own judgment, regardless of th |
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Defective Consecration - Part 2 by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of yielding all aspects of our lives to Jesus. He uses the analogy of owning a piece of land, where if we give 39 acres to Go |