Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Saul was afraid of David because David behaved himself very wisely. His wise and capable conduct was plain to all, and by it he won the love and confidence of the people, of both Israel and Judah. He managed the affairs entrusted to him with skill and gave sound, discreet counsel, while Saul's own judgment and decisions were at times unreliable.
Saul thought David was preferred before him and might take the kingdom. He therefore hated David. He looked for a chance to kill him, though he was afraid to harm him openly.
Saul was afraid of David because David behaved himself very wisely. His wise and capable conduct was plain to all, and by it he won the love and confidence of the people, of both Israel and Judah. He managed the affairs entrusted to him with skill and gave sound, discreet counsel, while Saul's own judgment and decisions were at times unreliable.
Saul thought David was preferred before him and might take the kingdom. He therefore hated David. He looked for a chance to kill him, though he was afraid to harm him openly.