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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: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
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The Poison of Envy
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry point to Saul's reaction as a classic example of how envy destroys peace. Instead of rejoicing in Israel's victory, Saul's pride was wounded because a subordinate received more praise. His anger reveals a heart consumed by jealousy rather than thankfulness for God's deliverance through David.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
What can he have ... Rather, “There is only the kingdom left for him.” For the same sentiment, compare 1 Kings 2:22. As Camden s…
19th Century
Anglican
What can he have more but the kingdom? —In this foreboding utterance of Saul, there was involved not only a conjecture wh…
Baptist
Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
And Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him Partly because they called him plain Saul, and not King Saul;…
David's troubles not only immediately follow his triumphs but also arise from them; such is the vanity of what seems greatest in this world. It is …
