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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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New Century Version
1 Samuel 18:12
The Lord was with David but had left Saul. So Saul was afraid of David.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.
Hebrew Names Version
Sha'ul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Sha'ul.
Sha'ul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Sha'ul.
King James Version
And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Lexham English Bible
Now Saul was threatened by the presence of David because Yahweh was with him, but had departed from Saul.
Now Saul was threatened by the presence of David because Yahweh was with him, but had departed from Saul.
English Standard Version
Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
New English Translation
So Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
So Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
Amplified Bible
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, but had departed from Saul.
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, but had departed from Saul.
New American Standard Bible
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had left Saul.
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had left Saul.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Saul was afrayd of Dauid, because the Lord was with him, & was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afrayd of Dauid, because the Lord was with him, & was departed from Saul.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Saul was afraid of David, for Yahweh was with him but had turned away from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, for Yahweh was with him but had turned away from Saul.
Contemporary English Version
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was helping David and was no longer helping him.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was helping David and was no longer helping him.
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul became afraid of David, because Adonai was with him and had left Sha'ul.
Sha'ul became afraid of David, because Adonai was with him and had left Sha'ul.
Darby Translation
And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord had left Saul and was now with David, so Saul was afraid of David.
The Lord had left Saul and was now with David, so Saul was afraid of David.
George Lamsa Translation
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.
Good News Translation
Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with David but had abandoned him.
Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with David but had abandoned him.
Literal Translation
And Saul feared David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.
And Saul feared David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Saul was afrayed of Dauid: for the LORDE was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afrayed of Dauid: for the LORDE was with him, and was departed from Saul.
American Standard Version
And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul went in fear of David, because the Lord was with David and had gone away from Saul.
And Saul went in fear of David, because the Lord was with David and had gone away from Saul.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Saul was afrayde of Dauid, because the Lorde was with him, & was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afrayde of Dauid, because the Lorde was with him, & was departed from Saul.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
King James Version (1611)
And Saul was afraid of Dauid, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of Dauid, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Saul was alarmed on account of David.
And Saul was alarmed on account of David.
English Revised Version
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Berean Standard Bible
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Saul dredde Dauid, for the Lord was with hym, and hadde go awei fro him silf.
And Saul dredde Dauid, for the Lord was with hym, and hadde go awei fro him silf.
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul is afraid of the presence of David, for Jehovah hath been with him, and from Saul He hath turned aside;
And Saul is afraid of the presence of David, for Jehovah hath been with him, and from Saul He hath turned aside;
Update Bible Version
And Saul was afraid of David, because Yahweh was with him, and had departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because Yahweh was with him, and had departed from Saul.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.
And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.
World English Bible
Saul was afraid of David, because Yahweh was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Saul was afraid of David, because Yahweh was with him, and was departed from Saul.
New King James Version
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, but had departed from Saul.
Now Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, but had departed from Saul.
New Living Translation
Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul.
Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul.
New Life Bible
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had left Saul.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had left Saul.
New Revised Standard
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Saul feared because of David, - for Yahweh was with him, whereas, from Saul, he had departed.
And Saul feared because of David, - for Yahweh was with him, whereas, from Saul, he had departed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul himself.
And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul himself.
Revised Standard Version
Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
THE MESSAGE
Now Saul feared David. It was clear that God was with David and had left Saul. So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army. David was in combat frequently. Everything David did turned out well. Yes, God was with him. As Saul saw David becoming more successful, he himself grew more fearful. He could see the handwriting on the wall. But everyone else in Israel and Judah loved David. They loved watching him in action.
Now Saul feared David. It was clear that God was with David and had left Saul. So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army. David was in combat frequently. Everything David did turned out well. Yes, God was with him. As Saul saw David becoming more successful, he himself grew more fearful. He could see the handwriting on the wall. But everyone else in Israel and Judah loved David. They loved watching him in action.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Saul was afraid of David, for the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
Now Saul was afraid of David, for the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
Contextual Overview
12 The Lord was with David but had left Saul. So Saul was afraid of David. 13 He sent David away and made him commander of a thousand soldiers. So David led them in battle. 14 He had great success in everything he did because the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul saw that David was very successful, he feared David even more. 16 But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them well in battle. 17 Saul said to David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I will let you marry her. All I ask is that you remain brave and fight the Lord 's battles." Saul thought, "I won't have to kill David. The Philistines will do that." 18 But David answered Saul, saying, "Who am I? My family is not important enough for me to become the king's son-in-law." 19 So, when the time came for Saul's daughter Merab to marry David, Saul gave her instead to Adriel of Meholah. 20 Now Saul's other daughter, Michal, loved David. When they told Saul, he was pleased. 21 He thought, "I will let her marry David. Then she will be a trap for him, and the Philistines will defeat him." So Saul said to David a second time, "You may become my son-in-law."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
afraid: 1 Samuel 18:15, 1 Samuel 18:20, 1 Samuel 18:29, 1 Samuel 16:4, Psalms 48:3-6, Psalms 53:5, Mark 6:20, Luke 8:37, Acts 24:25
the Lord: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 22:13, Acts 7:9
departed: 1 Samuel 16:14, 1 Samuel 28:15, Psalms 51:11, Hosea 9:12, Matthew 25:41
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 28:10 - and they shall Judges 16:20 - the Lord Acts 5:17 - indignation
Cross-References
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed facedown on the ground and laughed. He said to himself, "Can a man have a child when he is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth to a child when she is ninety?"
Abraham bowed facedown on the ground and laughed. He said to himself, "Can a man have a child when he is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth to a child when she is ninety?"
Genesis 18:6
Abraham hurried to the tent where Sarah was and said to her, "Hurry, prepare twenty quarts of fine flour, and make it into loaves of bread."
Abraham hurried to the tent where Sarah was and said to her, "Hurry, prepare twenty quarts of fine flour, and make it into loaves of bread."
Genesis 18:7
Then Abraham ran to his herd and took one of his best calves. He gave it to a servant, who hurried to kill it and to prepare it for food.
Then Abraham ran to his herd and took one of his best calves. He gave it to a servant, who hurried to kill it and to prepare it for food.
Genesis 18:11
Abraham and Sarah were very old. Since Sarah was past the age when women normally have children,
Abraham and Sarah were very old. Since Sarah was past the age when women normally have children,
Genesis 18:12
she laughed to herself, "My husband and I are too old to have a baby."
she laughed to herself, "My husband and I are too old to have a baby."
Genesis 18:13
Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘I am too old to have a baby'?
Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘I am too old to have a baby'?
Genesis 18:18
Abraham's children will certainly become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.
Abraham's children will certainly become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.
Genesis 18:20
Then the Lord said, "I have heard many complaints against the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. They are very evil.
Then the Lord said, "I have heard many complaints against the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. They are very evil.
Psalms 126:2
Then we were filled with laughter, and we sang happy songs. Then the other nations said, "The Lord has done great things for them."
Then we were filled with laughter, and we sang happy songs. Then the other nations said, "The Lord has done great things for them."
Ephesians 5:33
But each one of you must love his wife as he loves himself, and a wife must respect her husband.
But each one of you must love his wife as he loves himself, and a wife must respect her husband.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him,.... Protecting and preserving him, prospering and succeeding him, giving him victory over his enemies, and favour among the people; the Targum is,
"the Word of the Lord was for his help.''
Procopius Gazaeus interprets it of the Holy Ghost, whose grace was vouchsafed unto him: he might be afraid in his melancholy fits, that as he had attempted to take away the life of David, that David would contrive and seek an opportunity, and take away his life, and seize the kingdom which God had given him, and his being with him strengthened these fears:
and was departed from Saul; so that he was destitute of courage, and greatness of mind, and of wisdom and prudence, and became mean and abject, and exposed himself to the contempt of his subjects.
