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A Look of Envy and Suspicion
Commentators explain that Saul 'eying' David was not a casual glance but a look filled with envy, malice, and suspicion. Scholars like Gill and Spurgeon note that Saul began to watch David's every move, suspecting him of treason and plotting his harm. This verse marks the moment envy poisoned Saul's heart against the very person who had delivered Israel.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 18:9
19th Century
Bishop
And Saul eyed David. —From the hour when the king listened to the people’s lilt in honor of the young hero, in Saul’s tro…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 18:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
And Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said,…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 18:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul eyed David from that day and forward .
] Instead of looking pleasantly, and with a smile, upon him, as a co…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 18:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …