Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 18 of 1 Samuel. Saul attempts to kill David while he is playing the harp, confirming that jealousy has become violence. Nevertheless, David continues to succeed militarily and the Lord is with him. Saul eventually removes him from his immediate presence and appoints him commander. David’s rise does not come from a personal pursuit of power, but from his ability and divine blessing upon his actions. Saul’s hostility becomes paradoxical: the more he attempts to diminish David, the more his success increases.
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Compare 1 Samuel 18:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da nun Saul sah, daß er sich so klüglich hielt, scheute er sich vor ihm.
Y viendo Saúl que se portaba tan prudentemente, temíase de él.
Al ver que David actuaba con tanto acierto, Saúl le tenía miedo.
Saül, voyant qu'il réussissait toujours, avait peur de lui;
E Saulle, veggendo ch’egli prosperava grandemente, ebbe paura di lui.
Vendo então Saul que tão prudentemente se conduzia, tinha receio dele.
掃羅 見 大衛 做事精明,就更怕他。
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