1 Samuel 18:15
1 Samuel 18:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Seeing David's great success, Saul grows even more afraid of him.
What Does 1 Samuel 18:15 Mean?
David's wisdom and the favor that follows it only deepen Saul's dread. The very excellence that should have gladdened a king instead alarms him, for each new sign of God's blessing on David reminds Saul of what he has lost.
Envy turns good news into a threat. The same success that the people love, Saul fears. When a heart is set against God's purposes, even the evidence of His grace becomes a torment. The cure is not to dim another's light but to make peace with the God who gives it.
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What does 1 Samuel 18:15 mean?
Seeing David's great success, Saul grows even more afraid of him.