1 Samuel 18:6-16
18:7 a thousands ... ten thousands: This dramatic increase in number between two lines of Hebrew poetry was a way of intensifying the statement (cp. Deut 32:30 b; Ps 91:7 c). Because of his great military victories, David was beginning to eclipse Saul (1 Sam 18:16 d, 30 e; 21:11 f).Summary for 1Sam 18:8-15: 18:8-15 g Saul came to view David as a threat rather than an ally and would do anything to get rid of him.
18:11 h In his jealousy and fear, Saul would have been happier with one dead David than with thousands of dead Philistines (18:7 i).
18:12 j the Lord ... had turned away from Saul as king as punishment for his disobedience. Saul’s kingship would fail, and David’s would succeed (18:14 k).
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