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What more can he get but the kingdom?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands, and what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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?” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed only thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Saul became very angry, for this lyric displeased him; and he said, “They have given David credit for ten thousands, but to me they have given credit for only thousands! Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, &#8220They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Saul became very angry, for this saying was displeasing in his eyes; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed [only] thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul was furious and resented this song. “They credited tens of thousands to David,” he complained, “but they only credited me with thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul was furious and resented this song. &#8220They credited tens of thousands to David,&#8221 he complained, &#8220but they only credited me with thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom?&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? <a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This song made Saul very angry, and he thought, "They are saying that David has killed ten times more enemies than I ever did. Next they will want to make him king." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Saul became very angry because he considered this saying to be insulting. "To David they credit tens of thousands," he said, "but to me they credit [only] a few thousand. The only thing left for David is my kingdom." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Saul did not like this, and he became very angry. He said, "For David they claim tens of thousands, but only thousands for me. They will be making him king next!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Saul was very angry and he did not like what the women sang. He told himself, "They have attributed tens of thousands to David, but to me they have attributed thousands. What else can he have but the kingdom?" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> This made Saul very angry. The statement displeased him and he thought, "They have attributed to David tens of thousands, but to me they have attributed only thousands. What does he lack, except the kingdom?" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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?" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands; and what can he have more but the kingdom? <a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, “They have credited David with ten thousands, and they have only credited me with thousands. What can he have more but the kingdom?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it is exceedingly displeasing to Saul, and this thing is evil in his eyes, and he says, “They have given myriads to David, and they have given the thousands to me, and what more [is there] for him but the kingdom?” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it is displeasing to Saul exceedingly, and this thing is evil in his eyes, and he saith, 'They have given to David myriads, and to me they have given the thousands, and more to him is only the kingdom;' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will kindle to Saul greatly, and this word will be evil in his eyes; and he will say, They gave to David ten thousands and to me they gave thousands, and yet to him but the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Saul was exceeding angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes, and he said: They have given David ten thousands, and to me they have given but a thousand; what can he have more but the kingdom? <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Saul became exceedingly angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes. And he said: “They have given David ten thousand, and to me they gave only one thousand. What is left for him, except the kingdom itself?” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Saul was very angry and resentful of the song, for he thought: “They give David tens of thousands, but only thousands to me. All that remains for him is the kingship.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Saul was very angry, for this saying displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands; what more can he have but the kingdom?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands; and what more can he have but the kingdom? <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shaul was very provoked, and this saying was evil in his eyes, and he said: “They have given to David ten thousands and to me they gave thousands, and next the Kingdom is his!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said: 'They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands; and all he lacketh is the kingdom!' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it seemed evil in the eyes of Saul concerning this matter, and he said, To David they have given ten thousands, and to me they have given thousands. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5303" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Saul Envies David</a> …7And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 8<a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: lə·šā·’ūl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">And Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">was furious</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: way·yê·ra‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">and resented</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">song.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯə·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">“They have ascribed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7233.htm" title="7233: rə·ḇā·ḇō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Multitude, myriad, ten thousand. From rabab; abundance, i.e. a myriad.">tens of thousands</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David,”</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.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯə·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">“but only</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm (Art:: Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousands</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lî (Conj-w:: Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: wə·‘ō·wḏ (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">What more</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">can he have</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/4410.htm" title="4410: ham·mə·lū·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Kingship, royalty. Feminine passive participle of malak; something ruled, i.e. A realm.">the kingdom?”</a> 9And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a> So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">1 Samuel 24:20</a> Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. <a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">1 Samuel 23:17</a> saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” <a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">2 Samuel 3:10</a> to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a> “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11</a> Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a> I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-21</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?the saying<a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5</a> And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.<a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a> Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.<a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a> Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?<a href="/numbers/11-1.htm">Numbers 11:1</a> And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.<a href="/numbers/22-34.htm">Numbers 22:34</a> And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.and what<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.<a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a> And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/numbers/18-27.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-6.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">Displeasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/james/1-5.htm">Lacketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/ruth/1-13.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Unpleasing</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/psalms/106-31.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-8.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Displeasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-12.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Lacketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-9.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Unpleasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a> 28. <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>And Saul was furious and resented this song. Saul's anger reflects his growing insecurity and jealousy towards David. This moment marks a turning point in Saul's relationship with David, as the king's fear of losing his power becomes evident. The song that incites Saul's fury is a celebration of David's military victories, highlighting the cultural practice of women singing and dancing to honor warriors returning from battle (<a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a>). Saul's reaction is rooted in his awareness of God's favor shifting from him to David, as previously indicated by Samuel's prophecy (<a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a>).“They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, The phrase "tens of thousands" is a hyperbolic expression used to emphasize David's success and popularity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such exaggerations were common in songs and poetry to honor heroes. This public recognition of David's achievements exacerbates Saul's fear and jealousy, as it suggests that David is more esteemed by the people than the king himself. This echoes the earlier anointing of David by Samuel, where David is chosen by God to be the future king (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a>).“but only thousands to me. Saul's comparison of the numbers highlights his perceived diminishing status and the threat he feels from David's rising fame. The contrast between "tens of thousands" and "thousands" underscores Saul's insecurity and the shift in public favor. This sentiment is a reflection of Saul's failure to fully obey God, leading to his rejection as king (<a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a>). Saul's focus on numbers reveals his reliance on human approval rather than divine favor.What more can he have but the kingdom?” Saul's rhetorical question reveals his fear that David will usurp his throne. This fear is not unfounded, as David has already been anointed by Samuel as the future king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). Saul's statement foreshadows the eventual transfer of kingship to David, aligning with God's plan. The tension between Saul and David is a recurring theme, illustrating the struggle between human authority and divine will. This moment also prefigures the ultimate kingship of Jesus Christ, who, like David, is initially rejected but ultimately reigns as the true King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd who was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. Known for his faith in God, David becomes a successful warrior and gains popularity among the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_song.htm">The Song</a> A celebratory song sung by the women of Israel after David's victory over Goliath and subsequent military successes. The song praises David's achievements, which incites Saul's jealousy. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which Saul is king. The people of Israel are witnessing the rise of David as a national hero. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a> Refers to the kingdom of Israel, which Saul fears David will take from him due to his growing popularity and success.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_jealousy.htm">The Dangers of Jealousy</a> Jealousy can lead to irrational thoughts and actions, as seen in Saul's reaction to David's success. Believers are called to guard their hearts against envy and to celebrate others' achievements. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Despite Saul's attempts to maintain control, God's plan for David to become king prevails. Trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a> Saul's pride and desire for recognition lead to his downfall. In contrast, David's humility and reliance on God are key to his success. Embrace humility and seek God's approval above human praise. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a> The song sung by the women of Israel, though intended to celebrate, becomes a source of division. Be mindful of how words can impact others and strive to speak life and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_doubt_psalm_60's_davidic_origin.htm">If Psalm 60 is truly Davidic, why do some scholars assert that the psalm's language or context suggests a later composition, potentially challenging its authenticity?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ambition_serve_god.htm">How does ambition align with serving God?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_no_objection_to_david's_philistine_ties.htm">Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David’s alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David’s notable status and background? </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>(8) What can he have more but the kingdom?--In this foreboding utterance of Saul there was involved not only a conjecture which the result confirmed, but a deep inward truth: if the king stood powerless before the subjugators of his kingdom at so decisive a period as this, and a shepherd boy came and decided the victory, this was an additional mark of his rejection.--V. Gerlach, quoted in Keil.Some years had passed since he first heard from the lips of his old prophet-friend the Divine sentence of his rejection from the kingdom. In that sad period he had doubtless been on the look-out for the one destined by the Invisible King to be his successor. This dread expectation of ruin and dethronement had been a powerful factor in the causes which had led to the unhingement of Saul's mind. Was not this gifted shepherd boy--now the idol of the people--the future hope of Israel?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8, 9. - What can he have more? etc. Literally, "And there is beside for him only the kingdom. Though many years had passed since Samuel pronounced Saul's deposition, and the choice of another in his place (<a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a>), yet it was not a thing that a king could ever forget. No doubt he had often looked out for signs of the person destined to be his successor; and now, when he had stood powerless before the enemy, a shepherd boy had stepped forth and given him the victory. And this stripling, taken to be his companion in arms, had shown so great qualities that the people reckoned him at ten times Saul's worth. Had Saul been the high-minded man he was when appointed to the kingdom (<a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">1 Samuel 11:13</a>), he would have thrust such thoughts from him. But his mind had become cankered with discontent and brooding thoughts, and so he eyed David from that day and forward. In many nations the eye of an envious man is supposed to have great power of injury. Here it means that Saul cast furtive glances at David full of malice and ill will. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Saul לְשָׁא֜וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was furious וַיִּ֨חַר (way·yi·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy and resented וַיֵּ֤רַע (way·yê·ra‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that song. הַדָּבָ֣ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause “They have ascribed נָתְנ֤וּ (nā·ṯə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set tens of thousands רְבָב֔וֹת (rə·ḇā·ḇō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7233.htm">Strong's 7233: </a> Multitude, myriad, ten thousand to David,” לְדָוִד֙ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse he said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “but only נָתְנ֖וּ (nā·ṯə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set thousands הָאֲלָפִ֑ים (hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm) Article | Number - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> A thousand to me. וְלִ֥י (wə·lî) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> What more וְע֥וֹד (wə·‘ō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more can he have ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> but אַ֥ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely the kingdom?” הַמְּלוּכָֽה׃ (ham·mə·lū·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4410.htm">Strong's 4410: </a> Something ruled, a realm <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry and this saying (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:9" /></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>