1 Samuel 18:12

And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:12

BSB

So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

AKJV

And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

CPDV

And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, but he had withdrawn from Saul.

ERV

And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

NHEB

Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.

SMT

And Saul will be afraid from the face of David, for Jehovah was with him, and he departed from Saul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 18:12

AndSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinewasafraidH3372Verb ofH6440Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinebecausetheLORDH3068Proper NamewaswithhimandwasdepartedH5493VerbfromSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 18:12

Summary

King recognizes rival's divine favor and protection

Place

Israel

Event

Saul perceives divine departure

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC