Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 18:1-30
David’s success and Saul’s jealousy (18:1-30)Once David came to live at Saul’s court, he and Jonathan became close friends. In fact, Jonathan promised loyalty to David as if bound to him by covenant. David continued to produce outstanding successes as a soldier, and Saul made him an officer. The promotion was popular with army officers and common people alike (18:1-5). David’s popularity, however, stirred up Saul’s jealousy, and Saul tried to kill him (6-11). Saul was now afraid of David, so... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 18:14-15
1 Samuel 18:14-15. David behaved himself wisely He headed them in all their expeditions, with a bravery and conduct equally distinguished; greatest in command, but greater in his example. He behaved in such a manner that no exception could be taken at any of his actions. The Lord was with him Made all his undertakings prosperous. Saul’s fears, however, increased in proportion as he saw David still behave so well. read more