1 Samuel 18:9

1 Samuel 18:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
• New International Version (NIV)And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Saul eyed David from that day on.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Saul eyed David from that day forward.

Context of 1 Samuel 18:9

7As they danced, the women sang: Saul has killed his thousands, but David his tens of thousands. 8Saul was furious and resented this song. “They credited tens of thousands to David,” he complained, “but they only credited me with thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom?” So Saul watched David jealously from that day forward. 10The next day an evil spirit sent from God came powerfully on Saul, and he began to rave inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual, but Saul was holding a spear, 11and he threw it, thinking, “I’ll pin David to the wall.” But David got away from him twice.

1 Samuel 18:9 word by word

וַיְהִ֥י שָׁא֖וּל עוֹיֵ֣ן אֶת־דָּוִ֑ד מֵהַיּ֥וֹם הַה֖וּא וָהָֽלְאָה׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• eyedעִין‛âvan · to watchH5770
• Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• from that dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• and forwardהָֽ֫לְאָהhâle'âh · furtherH1973

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:9

• Genesis 4:5but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.
• Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw from Laban’s face that his attitude toward him was not the same as before.
• Matthew 20:15Don’t I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Are you jealous because I’m generous?’
• Mark 7:22adulteries, greed, evil actions, deceit, self-indulgence, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.
• Ephesians 4:27and don’t give the devil an opportunity.
• James 5:9Brothers and sisters, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands 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

Topics related to 1 Samuel 18:9

• David
• Envy
• Jealousy
• Malice
• Prudence

In the dictionaries

• David
• Saul
• Paul, Saul
• That Day
• Ascribe
• Avoid
• Kingdom
• Soul
• Stripling
• Tabret

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