1 Samuel 18:9

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“And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.”

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BSBPD

“And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Saul is eyeing David from that day and thenceforth.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 18:9 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 4:5but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
  2. Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.
  3. Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
  4. Ecclesiastes 4:4I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
  5. Matthew 20:15Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
  6. Mark 7:22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
  7. Ephesians 4:27and do not give the devil a foothold.
  8. James 5:9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!

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