NET Bible
"When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him."
— 1 Samuel 18:15, NET Bible
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”
“And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. ”
“When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.”
“And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.”
“And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.”
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”
So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.
Now David achieved success in all he did, for the LORD was with him.
When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.
Then Saul said to David,“Here’s my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the LORD.”For Saul thought,“There’s no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!”
David said to Saul,“Who am I? Who are my relatives or the clan of my father in Israel that I should become the king’s son-in-law?”