1 Samuel 18:9

And Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

In Context

8And Saul was exceeding angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes, and he said: They have given David ten thousands, and to me they have given but a thousand; what can he have more but the kingdom?

10And the day after the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David played with his hand as at other times. And Saul held a spear in his hand,

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Cross References

Genesis 31:2And perceiving also that Laban's countenance was not towards him as yesterday and the other day,

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.

Mark 7:22Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.

James 5:9Grudge not, brethren, one against another, that you may not be judged. Behold the judge standeth before the door.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 18:7-12

David Honoured by the People; Saul Troubled with an Evil Spirit. ( b. c. 1060.) 6 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music. 7 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 8 And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said,… Read the whole commentary →

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