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When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
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Saul's Awe Was Actually Fear
Commentator John Gill clarifies that when the text says Saul "stood in awe" of David, it should be understood as fear. Seeing David's consistent wisdom and success, Saul became afraid that the prophecy of the kingdom being taken from him was coming true through David.
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19th Century
Baptist
This love of the people only caused Saul's hatred of David to become even more excessive; but Jonathan still loved David and promised to remain loy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely , &c.] So that he could get no advantage against him, an…
Presbyterian
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behavior towards …
