1 Samuel 18:15
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
In Context
14David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
Cross References
Daniel 6:4Then the administrators and the satraps sought to find a charge against Daniel regarding the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful. Neither was there any error or fault found in him.
James 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to 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 →