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1 Samuel 18:9
9And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.
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Context of 1 Samuel 18:9
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?” And 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.
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וַיְהִ֥י שָׁא֖וּל עוֹיֵ֣ן אֶת־דָּוִ֑ד מֵהַיּ֥וֹם הַה֖וּא וָהָֽלְאָה׃ סRead the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:9
- Genesis 4:5but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
- Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.
- Matthew 20:15Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
- Mark 7:22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- Ephesians 4:27and do not give the devil a foothold.
- James 5:9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18:9
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-11Verses 6-11 David's troubles not only immediately follow his triumphs, but arise from them; such is the vanity of that which seems greatest in this world. It is a sign that the Spirit of God is departed from men, if, like Saul, they are peevish, envious, suspicious, and ill-natured. Compare David, with his harp in his hand, aiming to serve Saul, and Saul, with his javelin in his hand, aiming to slay David; and observe the sweetness and usefulness of God's…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-15Saul came to view David as a threat rather than an ally and would do anything to get rid of him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Saul eyed David--that is, invidiously, with secret and malignant hatred. 1Sa 18:10-12. Seeks to Kill Him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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