1 Samuel 18:29

And Saul began to fear David more: and Saul became David's enemy continually.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually.

In Context

28And Saul saw, and understood that the Lord was with David. And Michol the daughter of Saul loved him.

30And the princes of the Philistines went forth: and from the beginning of their going forth, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very famous.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:4Abel also offered of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat: and the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offerings.

1 Samuel 18:15And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.

Ecclesiastes 4:4Again I considered all the labours of men, and I remarked that their industries are exposed to the envy of their neighhour: so in this also there is vanity, and fruitless care.

James 2:19Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.

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 →

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