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But David escaped him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David evaded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall <i>with it</i>. And David avoided out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Saul cast the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” But David escaped his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David escaped from his presence, twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Saul hurled the spear for he thought, &#8220I will pin David to the wall.&#8221 But David escaped from his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Saul hurled the spear for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David escaped from his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Saul hurled the spear for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David escaped from his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David evaded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he threw it, thinking, “I’ll pin David to the wall.” But David got away from him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he threw it, thinking, &#8220I&#8217ll pin David to the wall.&#8221 But David got away from him twice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul thought, "I'll pin David to the wall." He threw the spear at David twice, but David dodged and got away both times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He raised the spear and thought, "I'll nail David to the wall." But David got away from him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"I'll pin him to the wall," Saul said to himself, and he threw the spear at him twice; but David dodged each time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul hurled it, thinking, "I'll pin David to the wall." But David escaped from him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he hurled it, thinking, ?I will pin David to the wall.? But David eluded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and Saul threw the spear, thinking, "I'll nail David to the wall!" But David escaped from him on two different occasions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Saul threw the spear; for he said, "I will pin David even to the wall." David escaped from his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David escaped from his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Saul threw the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” David escaped from his presence twice. <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 Saul casts the javelin and says, “I strike through David, even through the wall”; and David turns around out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Saul casteth the javelin, and saith, 'I smite through David, even through the wall;' and David turneth round out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will lift up the spear, and say, I will strike against David into the wall And David will flee from before him twice.<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 threw it, thinking to nail David to the wall: and David stept aside out of his presence twice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he threw it, thinking that he would be able to fix David to the wall. And David stepped aside twice, from before his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul poised the spear, thinking, “I will nail David to the wall!” But twice David escaped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Saul threw the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.<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 Saul threw the javelin; for he said, I will pin David to the wall. But David evaded it twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul cast the spear and he said: “I shall strike David even into the wall!” And David was spun around from before him two times<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 Saul cast the spear; for he said: 'I will smite David even to the wall.' And David stepped aside out of his presence twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-11.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=5336" 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">10</span>The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><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.">and he</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2904.htm" title="2904: way·yā·ṭel (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hurl, cast. A primitive root; to pitch over or reel; hence to cast down or out.">hurled it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ha·ḥă·nîṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">thinking,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: ’ak·keh (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">“I will pin</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḇə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: ū·ḇaq·qîr (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">to the wall.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">But David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: way·yis·sōḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">eluded</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pa·‘ă·mā·yim (N-fd) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">twice.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.…<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/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">1 Samuel 20:33</a></span><br />Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a></span><br />Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">1 Samuel 17:55-58</a></span><br />As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">1 Samuel 19:1</a></span><br />Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10-11</a></span><br />Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ / See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-2.htm">1 Samuel 26:2</a></span><br />So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-20.htm">1 Samuel 26:20-21</a></span><br />So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.” / Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Matthew 21:38-39</a></span><br />But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take his inheritance.’ / So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-7.htm">Mark 12:7-8</a></span><br />But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ / So they seized the son, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.</p><p class="hdg">cast the javelin</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9,10</a></b></br> And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with <i>his</i> hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">1 Samuel 20:33</a></b></br> And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></b></br> Wrath <i>is</i> cruel, and anger <i>is</i> outrageous; but who <i>is</i> able to stand before envy?</p><p class="hdg">And David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32,33</a></b></br> The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></b></br> No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue <i>that</i> shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This <i>is</i> the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness <i>is</i> of me, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Luke 4:30</a></b></br> But he passing through the midst of them went his way,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Avoided</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">Balancing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-42.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/joshua/24-18.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/judges/16-14.htm">Pin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Pinning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-17.htm">Twice</a> <a href="/judges/3-24.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Avoided</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">Balancing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-3.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Pin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Pinning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">Twice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Wall</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'; 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, spears were common weapons used in warfare and personal combat. Saul's act of hurling the spear indicates a moment of intense anger and jealousy. This action is a physical manifestation of Saul's inner turmoil and his growing animosity towards David, who had found favor with God and the people of Israel.<p><b>thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.”</b><br>Saul's intention to "pin David to the wall" reveals his murderous intent. This phrase highlights Saul's desire to eliminate David, whom he saw as a threat to his throne. The imagery of pinning someone to the wall suggests a violent and decisive act. Saul's thoughts reflect his fear and insecurity, as David's successes and popularity increased. This moment foreshadows the ongoing conflict between Saul and David, which is a central theme in the narrative of 1 Samuel.<p><b>But David eluded him twice.</b><br>David's ability to elude Saul's attack twice demonstrates his agility and God's protection over him. This repeated evasion signifies that David was not only physically adept but also under divine favor. The number "twice" may symbolize the completeness of God's deliverance, as seen in other biblical narratives where God intervenes to protect His chosen ones. David's escape from Saul's attempts on his life is reminiscent of other biblical figures who were preserved by God for a greater purpose, such as Joseph and Moses. This protection underscores David's future role as king and his typological connection to Jesus Christ, who also faced opposition but fulfilled God's plan.<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. At this point in the account, Saul is increasingly consumed by jealousy and fear of David, who is gaining favor with the people and the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who has been anointed by Samuel to be the next king of Israel. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his victory over Goliath. David is serving in Saul's court and has become a successful military leader.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spear.htm">The Spear</a></b><br>A weapon used by Saul in an attempt to kill David. This act symbolizes Saul's growing hostility and paranoia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall.htm">The Wall</a></b><br>Represents the physical space of Saul's court where David serves. It also symbolizes the barrier between Saul's intentions and God's protection over David.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/elusion.htm">Elusion</a></b><br>David's ability to escape Saul's attempts on his life, demonstrating God's providential care and David's wisdom in navigating dangerous situations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy_and_its_consequences.htm">Jealousy and Its Consequences</a></b><br>Saul's jealousy leads to destructive behavior. Believers are encouraged to guard their hearts against jealousy, which can lead to sin and broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>Despite Saul's attempts to harm David, God protects him. This reminds us of God's sovereignty and His ability to protect His people from harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_hostility.htm">Responding to Hostility</a></b><br>David's response to Saul's aggression is marked by restraint and wisdom. Believers can learn to respond to hostility with grace and trust in God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unchecked_emotions.htm">The Danger of Unchecked Emotions</a></b><br>Saul's unchecked anger and fear lead to irrational actions. Christians are called to submit their emotions to the Holy Spirit for guidance and control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>David remains faithful to God and his duties despite Saul's hostility. This teaches us the importance of remaining steadfast in our faith during trials.<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/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_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_foreskin_story_plausible.htm">1 Samuel 18:17-27: Is the story of David collecting Philistine foreskins historically plausible, and what does it imply about the reliability of the text?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">And Saul cast the javelin.</span>--The Alexandrian MS. of the LXX. and the Chaldee Version translate the Hebrew here "lifted the javelin." The probable meaning of the verb in this place is "brandished," or "aimed." It is hardly credible that if he actually threw it, David would have trusted himself a second time in the king's chamber.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-11.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 he</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">hurled it,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤טֶל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ṭel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pitch over, reel, to cast down, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thinking,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֕אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I will pin</span><br /><span class="heb">אַכֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ak·keh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common 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">David</span><br /><span class="heb">בְדָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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">to the wall.”</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַקִּ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇaq·qîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">eluded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּסֹּ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yis·sōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפָּנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twice.</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּעֲמָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘ă·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:11 And Saul cast the spear (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:12" /></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>