1 Samuel
King James Version (KJV)
1 Samuel 18:15
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Samuel 18:15 Context
12And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul. 13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. 14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. 15Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them. 17And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD'S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him. 18And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?
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Other Translations
Wherefore when Saul saw that hee behaued himselfe very wisely, hee was afraid of him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.
- Basic English Bible
And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
- Webster's Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
- World English Bible
and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.
- Basic English Bible
And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
- Webster's Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
- World English Bible
and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 18:15
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.