1 Samuel 18:15
And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
In Context
14And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
16But all Israel and Juda loved David, for he came in and went out before them.
Cross References
Daniel 6:4And the king thought to set him over all the kingdom: whereupon the princes, and the governors sought to find occasion against Daniel with regard to the king: and they could find no cause, nor suspicion, because he was faithful, and no fault, nor suspicion was found in him
James 1:5But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men abundantly, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 18:13-30
David Marries Saul's Daughter; Saul's Jealousy of David. ( b. c. 1059.) 12 And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul. 13 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. 14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him. 15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out… Read the whole commentary →