“And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.”
King James Version (KJV)
18:12 Afraid - Lest as he had gained the favour of God and of all the people, he should also take away his kingdom.
18:13 Removed him from him - From his presence and court; which he did, because he feared lest David should find an opportunity to kill him, as he had designed to kill David; because his presence now made him more sad than ever his musick made him chearful: and principally, that hereby he might expose him to the greatest hazards.