1 Samuel 18:9 web — Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

World English Bible

"Saul eyed David from that day and forward."

— 1 Samuel 18:9, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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It happened as they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tambourines, with joy, and with instruments of music.

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The women sang one to another as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands."

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Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands. What can he have more but the kingdom?"

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Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

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It happened on the next day, that an evil spirit from God came mightily on Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house. David played with his hand, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;

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and Saul threw the spear; for he said, "I will pin David even to the wall!" David escaped from his presence twice.

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

1 Samuel 18:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:9 say?
1 Samuel 18:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Saul eyed David from that day and forward.”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 18:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:9 in?
1 Samuel 18:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 18:9?
1 Samuel 18:9 reads (WEB): “Saul eyed David from that day and forward.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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