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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Saul eyed David from that day forward.
• New Living Translation (NLT)So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.

Context of 1 Samuel 18:9

7And the women sang to one another as they celebrated, "Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands." 8And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands, and what more can he have but the kingdom?" And Saul eyed David from that day on. 10The next day a harmful spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand. 11And Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, "I will pin David to the wall." But David evaded 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 for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.
• Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw that Laban did not regard him with favor as before.
• Matthew 20:15Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
• Mark 7:22coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.
• Ephesians 4:27and give no opportunity to the devil.
• James 5:9Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, 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

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