1 Samuel 18:15

1 Samuel 18:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
• New International Version (NIV)When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him.

Context of 1 Samuel 18:15

13Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back. 14Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him. When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back. 17Then Saul said to David, “Here’s my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the Lord.” For Saul thought, “There’s no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!”

1 Samuel 18:15 word by word

וַיַּ֣רְא שָׁא֔וּל אֲשֶׁר־ה֖וּא מַשְׂכִּ֣יל מְאֹ֑ד וַיָּ֖גָר מִפָּנָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Wherefore when Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• sawרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
• that he behavedשָׂכַלώâkal · be prudentH7919
• himself veryמְאֹדme'ôd · muchH3966
• he was afraidגּוּרgûr · to dreadH1481
• ofפָּנֶהpânîym · face ofH6440

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:15

• Psalms 112:5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
• Daniel 6:4Consequently the supervisors and satraps were trying to find some pretext against Daniel in connection with administrative matters. But they were unable to find any such damaging evidence, because he was trustworthy and guilty of no negligence or corruption.
• Colossians 4:5Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
• James 1:5But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15He was afraid of him - He saw that, by his prudent conduct, he was every day gaining increasing influence.Read the comment
• 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. 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

Topics related to 1 Samuel 18:15

• David
• Jealousy
• Malice
• Prudence

In the dictionaries

• Saul
• Paul, Saul
• Ascribe
• Avoid
• David
• Kingdom
• Soul
• Stripling
• Tabret
• Valiant

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