1 Samuel 18:9

And Saul eyed David from that day and onward.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

In Context

8And 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?

10And it came to pass + 18:10 Or, after. Gr. from. on the morrow that an evil spirit from God fell upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David was playing on the harp with his hand, according to his daily custom. And Saul’s spear was in his hand.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and behold it was not toward him as + 31:2 Gr. yesterday and the day before. Hebraism. before.

Ecclesiastes 4:4And I saw all labor, and all the diligent work, that this is a man's envy from his neighbor. This is also vanity and waywardness of spirit.

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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