KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So when Saul saw that David acted with great wisdom, he became afraid of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Saul's fear of David grew as he witnessed David's wise and successful leadership.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the period when David was rising in prominence in Saul's court and military. After David's victory over Goliath and his success in battles, King Saul became increasingly jealous and threatened by David's popularity with the people and obvious blessing from God. Saul had already attempted to kill David with a spear twice, and now was observing David's continued success with growing alarm.
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