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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 />And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul eyed David from that day on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Saul eyed David from that day forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Saul eyed David with suspicion from that day on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Saul looked at David with suspicion from that day on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Saul looked at David with suspicion from that day on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Saul looked at David with suspicion from that day on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Saul looked at David with suspicion [and jealously] from that day forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Saul watched David jealously from that day forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Saul watched David jealously from that day forward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul never again trusted David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From that day on Saul kept an eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so he was jealous and suspicious of David from that day on. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From then on Saul kept his eye on David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Saul viewed David with suspicion from that day and forward.<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 eyed David from that day and forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Saul watched David from that day and forward. <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 is eyeing David from that day and from then on.<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 is eyeing David from that day and thenceforth.<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 be wrong with David from that day and forward.<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 Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Saul did not regard David with a good eye, from that day and thereafter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From that day on, Saul kept a jealous eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul eyed David from that day on.<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 began to envy David from that day forward.<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 began to regard David with malice from that day<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 eyed David from that day and forward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-9.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=5317" 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">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?” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">from that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mê·hay·yō·wm (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1973.htm" title="1973: wā·hā·lə·’āh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Out there, onwards, further. From the primitive form of the article; to the distance, i.e. Far away; also thus far.">forward</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/5771.htm" title="5771: ʿå̄·wōn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">kept a jealous eye</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/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.">on David.</a> </span><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,…<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="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-8</a></span><br />but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. / “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? / If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></span><br />Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14-16</a></span><br />But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. / For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Mark 15:10</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11</a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:4</a></span><br />I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">1 John 3:12</a></span><br />Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-29.htm">Numbers 11:29</a></span><br />But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would place His Spirit on them!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a></span><br />The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a></span><br />But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm">Proverbs 14:30</a></span><br />A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.</p><p class="hdg">eyed David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5,6</a></b></br> But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-2.htm">Genesis 31:2</a></b></br> And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it <i>was</i> not toward him as before.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15</a></b></br> Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-29.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-2.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Eyed</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-2.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-27.htm">Thenceforth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Eyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-22.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Thenceforth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-19.htm">Time</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 from that day forward</b><br>This phrase marks a significant turning point in the relationship between Saul and David. The context is crucial: David had just returned from defeating Goliath, and his popularity was soaring among the Israelites. Saul's jealousy was ignited by the women's song that praised David's victories more than Saul's. This moment signifies the beginning of Saul's deep-seated envy and suspicion, which would persist throughout the rest of his life. The phrase "from that day forward" indicates a continuous and unrelenting attitude that Saul would maintain, highlighting the enduring nature of his jealousy.<p><b>Saul kept a jealous eye on David.</b><br>Saul's jealousy is a central theme in this narrative. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings often viewed popular military leaders as threats to their throne. Saul's insecurity is exacerbated by the Spirit of the Lord departing from him and resting on David, as seen earlier in <a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a>. This jealousy is not just a personal failing but a spiritual one, as Saul's disobedience to God had already led to his rejection as king (<a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26-28</a>). Saul's "jealous eye" suggests a watchful, suspicious, and hostile attitude, which foreshadows his future attempts to kill David. This jealousy can be seen as a type of the world's hostility towards Christ, who, like David, was anointed by God and faced opposition from the established powers. Saul's actions contrast with Jonathan's, Saul's son, who loved David and made a covenant with him, symbolizing the acceptance and recognition of God's chosen one.<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 a decline into jealousy and paranoia, 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 faithfulness to God, David becomes a successful warrior and gains favor with the people, which incites Saul's jealousy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy.htm">Jealousy</a></b><br>A central theme in this passage, where Saul's jealousy towards David begins to manifest. This jealousy is rooted in Saul's fear of losing his kingdom and the favor of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which Saul reigns as king. The people of Israel play a role in Saul's jealousy as they begin to favor David over Saul due to David's successes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_eye.htm">The Eye</a></b><br>Symbolically represents Saul's focus and intent. The phrase "kept a jealous eye" indicates Saul's growing obsession and suspicion towards David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_destructive_nature_of_jealousy.htm">The Destructive Nature of Jealousy</a></b><br>Jealousy can consume and destroy relationships, as seen in Saul's relationship with David. It is crucial to guard our hearts against envy and seek contentment in God's plan for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_god's_plan.htm">Focus on God's Plan</a></b><br>Saul's focus shifted from God's will to his own insecurities. We must keep our eyes on God's purpose for us, trusting that His plans are for our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>David's humility and trust in God contrast with Saul's pride and fear. Emulating David's humility can help us navigate challenges and maintain our integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_hearts.htm">Guarding Our Hearts</a></b><br><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> advises us to guard our hearts, as it is the wellspring of life. Saul's failure to do so led to his downfall. We must be vigilant in protecting our hearts from negative emotions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Despite Saul's actions, David chooses not to retaliate. Forgiveness and grace can break the cycle of jealousy and hatred, leading to peace and reconciliation.<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/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_envy_the_decay_of_one's_inner_self.htm">Is envy the decay of one's inner self?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_saul,_jonathan,_and_david_teach.htm">What lessons do Saul, Jonathan, and David's lives teach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_samuel_9_1_historically_verifiable.htm">In 2 Samuel 9:1, how is it historical or archaeologically verifiable that no one else knew of Saul's surviving heir except David's court?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">And Saul eyed David.</span>--From the hour on which the king listened to the people's lilt in honour of the young hero, in Saul's distempered mind hate alternated with love. He still in his heart longed for the presence of the only human being who could charm away his ever-increasing melancholia, but he dreaded with a fierce jealousy the growing influence of the winning and gifted man whom he had taken from the sheep-folds; and now through the rest of the records of this book we shall see how the hate gradually obscured the old love. All our memories of Saul seem bound up with his life-long murderous pursuit of David.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-9.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</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵהַיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forward</span><br /><span class="heb">וָהָֽלְאָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·hā·lə·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1973.htm">Strong's 1973: </a> </span><span class="str2">To the distance, far away, thus far</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֖וּל</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">kept a jealous eye</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹיֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·yên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on David.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑ד</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-9.htm">1 Samuel 18:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-9.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:9 Saul eyed David from that day (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:10" /></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>