New American Standard Bible 2020
1 Samuel 18:12
1 Samuel 18:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
- New International Version (NIV)Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, but had departed from Saul.
Context of 1 Samuel 18:12
10Now it came about on the next day that an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved in the midst of the house while David was playing the harp with his hand, as usual; and a spear was in Saul’s hand. 11Then Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David escaped from his presence, twice. Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had left Saul. 13So Saul removed him from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. 14David was successful in all his ways, for the Lord was with him.
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וַיִּרָ֥א שָׁא֖וּל מִלִּפְנֵ֣י דָוִ֑ד כִּֽי־הָיָ֤ה יְהוָה֙ עִמּ֔וֹ וּמֵעִ֥ם שָׁא֖וּל סָֽר׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:12
- 1 Samuel 18:15When Saul saw that he was very successful, he was afraid of him.
- 1 Samuel 16:4So Samuel did what the Lord told him, and he came to Bethlehem. Then the elders of the city came trembling to meet him and said, “Do you come in peace?”
- Psalms 48:3In its palaces, God has made Himself known as a stronghold.
- Psalms 53:5They were in great fear there, where no fear had been; For God scattered the bones of him who encamped against you; You put them to shame, because God had rejected them.
- Mark 6:20for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he had been protecting him. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; and yet he used to enjoy listening to him.
- Luke 8:37And all the people of the territory of the Gerasenes and the surrounding region asked Him to leave them, because they were overwhelmed by great fear; and He got into a boat and returned.
- Acts 24:25But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.”
- 1 Samuel 16:13So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
- 1 Samuel 22:13Saul then said to him, “Why have you and the son of Jesse conspired against me, in that you have given him bread and a sword, and have inquired of God for him, so that he would rise up against me by lying in ambush as it is this day?”
- Acts 7:9“The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt. Yet God was with him,
- 1 Samuel 16:14Now the Spirit of the Lord left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord terrified him.
- 1 Samuel 28:15And Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul replied, “I am very distressed, for the Philistines are waging war against me, and God has abandoned me and no longer answers me, either through prophets or in dreams; therefore I have called you, so that you may let me know what I should do.”
- Psalms 51:11Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
- Hosea 9:12Though they bring up their children, Yet I will bereave them of their children until not a person is left. Yes, woe to them indeed when I depart from them!
- Matthew 25:41“Then He will also say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you accursed people, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;
Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18:12
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-30Verses 12-30 For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12The Lord had departed from Saul as king as punishment for his disobedience. Saul’s kingship would fail, and David’s would succeed (1 Samuel 18:14).Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. 1 Samuel 18:12 1 Sam 18:15, 29 ↩
- 2. 1 Samuel 18:12 1 Sam 16:13, 18 ↩
- 3. 1 Samuel 18:12 1 Sam 16:14; 28:15 ↩
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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