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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him.

Context of 1 Samuel 18:15

13So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns. 14In everything he did he had great success, because the Lord was with him. When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns. 17Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage; only serve me bravely and fight the battles of the Lord.” For Saul said to himself, “I will not raise a hand against him. Let the Philistines do that!”

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 112:5Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
• Daniel 6:4At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.
• Colossians 4:5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
• James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
• James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

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
• Ascribe
• Avoid
• David
• Kingdom
• Soul
• Stripling
• Tabret
• Valiant
• Awe

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