1 Samuel 18:8

New English Translation

This made Saul very angry. The statement displeased him and he thought, “They have attributed to David tens of thousands, but to me they have attributed only thousands. What does he lack, except the kingdom?”

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said.

Genesis 37:8

Then his brothers asked him, “Do you really think you will rule over us or have dominion over us?” They hated him even more because of his dream and because of what he said.

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon answered his mother, “Why just request Abishag the Shunammite for him? Since he is my older brother, you should also request the kingdom for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”

Esther 3:5

When Haman saw that Mordecai was not bowing or paying homage to him, he was filled with rage.

Proverbs 13:10

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless – like chasing the wind.

Numbers 11:1

When the people complained, it displeased the Lord. When the Lord heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp.

Numbers 22:34

Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned, for I did not know that you stood against me in the road. So now, if it is evil in your sight, I will go back home.”

James 4:5

Or do you think the scripture means nothing when it says, “The spirit that God caused to live within us has an envious yearning”?

1 Samuel 13:14

But now your kingdom will not continue! The Lord has sought out for himself a man who is loyal to him and the Lord has appointed him to be leader over his people, for you have not obeyed what the Lord commanded you.”

1 Samuel 15:28

Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to one of your colleagues who is better than you!

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 18:9

So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.

1 Samuel 19:1

Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much.

1 Samuel 20:31

For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!”