Translations
Modern
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
Traditional
And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Literal
And Saul was afraid of David because YHWH was with him, and He had departed from Saul.
Latin
Et timuit Saul David, eo quod Dominus esset cum eo, et a se recessisset.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
Notes
The Lord had departed from Saul as king as punishment for his disobedience. Saul’s kingship would fail, and David’s would succeed (1 Samuel 18:14).
Saul came to view David as a threat rather than an ally and would do anything to get rid of him.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
Apostasy: Saul David: King of Israel: Saul's Jealousy of Holy Spirit: Saul Jealousy: Saul, of David Malice: Saul Toward David Prudence: David, in his Conduct Toward Saul Reprobacy: Saul