1 Samuel 18:12 “So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had d…”

1 Samuel 18:12

So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

World English Bible

Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.

American Standard Version

And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Saul was afrayd of Dauid, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.

Darby Translation

And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and had departed from Saul.

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;

Bible in Basic English

And Saul went in fear of David, because the Lord was with David and had gone away from Saul.

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Cross references

“afraid”

1 Samuel 18:15 1 Samuel 18:29 Acts 24:25 1 Samuel 18:20 1 Samuel 16:4 Psalm 48:3–6

1 Samuel 18:15 · BSB

When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

1 Samuel 18:29 · BSB

he grew even more afraid of David. So from then on Saul was David’s enemy.

Acts 24:25 · BSB

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

1 Samuel 18:20 · BSB

Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him.

1 Samuel 16:4 · BSB

So Samuel did what the LORD had said and went to Bethlehem. When the elders of the town met him, they trembled and asked, “Do you come in peace?”

Psalm 48:3–6 · BSB

God is in her citadels; He has shown Himself to be a fortress.

“the Lord”

1 Samuel 16:18 Acts 7:9 1 Samuel 22:13 1 Samuel 16:13

1 Samuel 16:18 · BSB

One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”

Acts 7:9 · BSB

Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

1 Samuel 22:13 · BSB

And Saul asked him, “Why have you and the son of Jesse conspired against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him so that he could rise up against me to lie in wait, as he is doing today.”

1 Samuel 16:13 · BSB

So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

“departed”

1 Samuel 28:15 Psalm 51:11 Hosea 9:12 Matthew 25:41 1 Samuel 16:14

1 Samuel 28:15 · BSB

Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either…

Psalm 51:11 · BSB

Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.

Hosea 9:12 · BSB

Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them!

Matthew 25:41 · BSB

Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

1 Samuel 16:14 · BSB

Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.

13Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,

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