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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />As they danced, they sang: &#8220Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This was their song: “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the women sang to one another as they celebrated, “Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the women answered <i>one another</i> as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the women sang as they danced, and said: “Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The women sang as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The women sang as they played, and said, &#8220Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the women sang as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the women sang as they were merry and said, “Saul has struck his thousands, And David his ten thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The women sang as they played <i>and</i> danced, saying, “Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As they danced, the women sang: Saul has killed his thousands, but David his tens of thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As they celebrated, the women sang: Saul has killed his thousands, but David his tens of thousands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They sang: Saul has killed a thousand enemies; David has killed ten thousand! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the women sang one to another in their play, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The women who were celebrating sang, "Saul has defeated thousands but David tens of thousands!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In their celebration the women sang, "Saul has killed thousands, but David tens of thousands." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As the women sang and played, they said, "Saul has struck down his thousands but David his ten thousands."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And as the women danced, they sang out: ?Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The women who were playing the music sang, "Saul has struck down his thousands, but David his tens of thousands!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The women sang one to another as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The women sang to one another as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the women answer—those playing, and say, “Saul has struck among his thousands, "" And David among his myriads.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the women answer -- those playing, and say, 'Saul hath smitten among his thousands, And David among his myriads.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the women will answer, playing, and they will say, Saul smote with his thousand and David with his ten thousands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the women sung as they played, and they said: Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The women played and sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, David his tens of thousands.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the women sang to one another as they made merry, “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the women sang as they played, and laughed, saying, Saul has slain by thousands, and David by tens of thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the women were responding and laughing and saying: “Shaul killed thousands and David ten thousands!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the women sang one to another in their play, and said: Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the women began <i>the strain</i>, and said, Saul has smitten his thousands, and David his ten thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5294" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Saul Envies David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7832.htm" title="7832: ham·śa·ḥă·qō·wṯ (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-fp) -- To laugh. A primitive root; to laugh; by implication, to play.">And as the women danced,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han·nā·šîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mar·nā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: wat·ta·‘ă·ne·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To answer, respond.">they sang out:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">“Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">has slain</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: bə·ʾal·pō (Prep-b:: Number-mpc:: 3ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">his thousands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7233.htm" title="7233: bə·riḇ·ḇō·ṯāw (Prep-b:: Number-fpc:: 3ms) -- Multitude, myriad, ten thousand. From rabab; abundance, i.e. a myriad.">his tens of thousands.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">1 Samuel 21:11</a></span><br />But the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David, the king of the land? Did they not sing about him in their dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">1 Samuel 29:5</a></span><br />Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34</a></span><br />And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">2 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />But the people pleaded, “You must not go out! For if we have to flee, they will not care about us. Even if half of us die, they will not care. But you are worth ten thousand of us. It is better now if you support us from the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a></span><br />Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">1 Chronicles 15:28</a></span><br />So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9-10</a></span><br />I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— / to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:5</a></span><br />It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-42.htm">Matthew 27:42</a></span><br />“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a></span><br />The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.</p><p class="hdg">answered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Exodus 15:21</a></b></br> And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Psalm 24:7,8</a></b></br> Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in… </p><p class="hdg">Saul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">1 Samuel 21:11</a></b></br> And the servants of Achish said unto him, <i>Is</i> not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">1 Samuel 29:5</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/21-23.htm">Danced</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ruth/3-7.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Played</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Song</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">Danced</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-15.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Played</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">Song</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-4.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And as the women danced, they sang out:</b><br>In ancient Israel, music and dance were integral parts of celebrations and communal gatherings. Women often led these activities, especially in victory celebrations, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a> with Miriam after the crossing of the Red Sea. The act of dancing and singing in this context signifies joy and communal participation in the triumphs of their leaders. This cultural practice highlights the role of women in expressing communal sentiments and the importance of music in Hebrew worship and celebration.<p><b>“Saul has slain his thousands,</b><br>Saul, the first king of Israel, was initially celebrated for his military victories and leadership. His reign began with promise, as he was chosen by God and anointed by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/10.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a>). The phrase acknowledges Saul's accomplishments and his role as a warrior king. However, it also subtly introduces the theme of comparison and competition between Saul and David, which becomes a central tension in the narrative. This comparison foreshadows Saul's growing jealousy and insecurity, which ultimately leads to his downfall.<p><b>and David his tens of thousands.”</b><br>David's reputation as a warrior is highlighted here, marking the beginning of his rise in popularity and favor among the people. This phrase not only celebrates David's military prowess but also signifies God's favor upon him, as seen in his victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17). The hyperbolic nature of the statement underscores David's growing influence and the divine anointing that sets him apart for future kingship (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). This comparison between Saul and David sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of David's ascent and Saul's decline, reflecting the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in raising and deposing leaders. David, as a type of Christ, prefigures the ultimate King who will reign with justice and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by his initial obedience to God, followed by disobedience and jealousy, particularly towards David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. Known for his faith in God, David becomes a celebrated warrior and musician in Saul's court.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/women_of_israel.htm">Women of Israel</a></b><br>The women who sang and danced in celebration of the military victories. Their song highlights the growing popularity and success of David compared to Saul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of twelve tribes. At this time, Israel is transitioning from a theocracy to a monarchy under Saul's leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant enemy of Israel during this period. David's victories over the Philistines, including the defeat of Goliath, contribute to his rising fame.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_comparison.htm">The Danger of Comparison</a></b><br>Comparing ourselves to others can lead to jealousy and insecurity, as seen in Saul's reaction to David's success. We should focus on our unique calling and gifts from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>God raises and removes leaders according to His purpose. David's rise to prominence is a reminder of God's sovereign plan, even when it seems contrary to human expectations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebrating_others'_successes.htm">Celebrating Others' Successes</a></b><br>The women of Israel celebrated David's victories without diminishing Saul's contributions. We should learn to rejoice in others' successes, recognizing that all achievements are ultimately for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>The song of the women had a profound impact on Saul and David's relationship. Our words can build up or tear down, and we should use them wisely to encourage and edify others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_slay_more_than_saul.htm">Why did David slay more than Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_david's_'ten_thousands'_song_true.htm">1 Samuel 18:5–7: Did the women’s song about David killing “ten thousands” reflect historical reality or an exaggeration? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David’s righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jealousy_blocking_your_growth.htm">Is jealousy hindering your spiritual growth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.</span>--These words, which sing of the early glory of David in battle, are quoted again in <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm" title="Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?">1Samuel 29:5</a>. They were, no doubt, the favourite refrain of an old national or folk-song.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The women answered.</span> <span class="accented">I.e.</span> they sang alternately. It was this alternate singing which led to the psalms being composed in parallel sentences, and not in metre; and we from the temple service have inherited our method of chanting antiphonally. <span class="cmt_word">As they played.</span> The word is ambiguous, and to an English reader would suggest the idea of the women playing upon the musical instruments. It usually refers to merriment, and so in <a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5</a> it is used of the children <span class="accented">playing</span> in the streets, but especially it refers to dancing. Thus in <a href="/2_samuel/2-14.htm">2 Samuel 2:14</a> it is used of a war dance ending in a real conflict; and again (<a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5, 21</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a>) of David dancing to instruments of music, before the ark. Michal probably would not have despised David for playing an instrument of music during a religious ceremony; it was the posturing of the dance which seemed to her beneath the dignity of a king. So these women danced in alternate choruses to the beating of their tambourines and triangles. In <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Judges 16:25</a>, where, however, it is in a different conjugation, the verb is translated "to make sport." Really Samson was compelled to dance Israel's national war dance before the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And as the women danced,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמְשַׂחֲק֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·śa·ḥă·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7832.htm">Strong's 7832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To laugh, to play</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they sang out:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתַּעֲנֶ֛ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(wat·ta·‘ă·ne·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁאוּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has slain</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכָּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[his] thousands,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּאֲלָפָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(ba·’ă·lā·p̄āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and David</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his tens of thousands.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרִבְבֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·riḇ·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7233.htm">Strong's 7233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, myriad, ten thousand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:7 The women sang one to another as (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>