1 Samuel 18:8

Free Bible Version

What they were singing made Saul very angry as he didn't think it was right. He said to himself, “They've given David credit for killing tens of thousands, but only thousands to me. All that's left is to give him the kingdom!”

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

Joseph's brothers became jealous of him, but his father puzzled over the meaning of the dream.

Genesis 37:8

“Do you really think you're going to be our king?” they asked. “Do you honestly believe you're going to rule over us?” They hated him even more because of his dream and how he described it.

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon answered his mother, “Why on earth are you asking me to give Abishag to Adonijah? You might as well ask me to give my brother the kingdom! He is my older brother, and Abiathar the priest and Joab, son of Zeruiah, are on his side!”

Esther 3:5

Haman was furious when he saw that Mordecai did not bow down and show respect to him.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 27:4

Fury may be fierce and cruel, anger may be a destructive flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

Ecclesiastes 4:4

I observed that every skill in work comes from competition with others. Once again this is hard to understand, like trying to hold on to the elusive wind.

Numbers 11:1

It wasn't long before the people started to complain about how much they were suffering. When the Lord heard what they were saying, he became angry. Fire from the Lord burned them, destroying some on the edge of the camp.

Numbers 22:34

“I have sinned because I did not realize that you were standing in the road to confront me,” Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “So if this isn't what you want, I'll go back home.”

James 4:5

Do you think Scripture doesn't mean what it says: that the spirit that he put in us is very jealous?

1 Samuel 13:14

But now your kingdom won't last. The Lord has found for himself a man who thinks like him, and has chosen him as ruler over his people, because you haven't kept the commands of the Lord.”

1 Samuel 15:28

Samuel said to him, “The Lord has ripped the kingdom of Israel away from you today and has given it to your neighbor—someone who is better than you!

1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel took the flask of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord came on David in power from that day on. Then Samuel left and returned to Ramah.

1 Samuel 18:9

From that time on Saul viewed David with suspicion.

1 Samuel 19:1

Then Saul instructed his son Jonathan and all his officials to kill David. But Jonathan really liked David,

1 Samuel 20:31

While the son of Jesse remains alive, you and your kingship are not secure. Now go and bring him here to me, for he has to die!”