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1 Samuel 18:15

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 18:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
1 Samuel 18:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
15And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
17And Saul said to David, Behold, my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight Jehovah`s battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.
18And David said unto Saul, Who am I, and what is my life, [or] my father`s family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, etc.] So that he could get no advantage against him, and he succeeded and was prosperous in all his enterprises, and was more and more in favour with the people: he was afraid of him; lest the time was drawing near that the kingdom should be rent from him, and given to David.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“wisely: Psa 112:5; Dan 6:4, Dan 6:5; Col 4:5; Jam 1:5, Jam 3:17 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 18:16”
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