And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
Saul was afraid of David because the LORD was with David, but had left Saul.
This verse shows that Saul recognized God's presence and blessing had shifted from him to David, which filled him with fear.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul had been chosen by God as Israel's first king but lost His favor due to repeated acts of disobedience, such as sparing the Amalekite king against God's command. David, a young shepherd anointed secretly by the prophet Samuel as Saul's successor, rose to prominence after defeating the giant Goliath and serving loyally in Saul's army. This verse captures the growing tension as Saul became increasingly fearful of David, recognizing that God's presence and blessing had shifted from him to the young warrior.
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