1 Samuel 18:8
And it seemed evil in the eyes of Saul concerning this matter, and he said, To David they have given ten thousands, and to me they have given thousands. + 18:8 From this point to the end of v 11. is read from Alex. And what more can he have but the kingdom?
LXX2012 (US English)
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In Context
9And Saul eyed David from that day and onward.
Cross References
Genesis 37:11And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
Numbers 22:34And Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, I have sinned, for I did not know that you were standing opposite in the way to meet me; and now if it shall not be pleasing to you for me to go on, I will return.
1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel said to him, The Lord has torn your kingdom from Israel out of your hand this day, and will give it to your neighbor who is better than you.
1 Samuel 20:31For + 20:31 Gr. all the days that. so long as the son of Jessae lives upon the earth, your kingdom shall not be established: now then send and take the young man, for he + 20:31 Gr. is a son of death. shall surely die.
Esther 3:5And when Aman understood that Mardochaeus did not obeisance to him, he was greatly enraged,
Proverbs 27:4Wrath is merciless, and anger sharp: but envy can bear nothing.
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 →