1 Samuel 18:15

“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”

"Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him." - 1 Samuel 18:15
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What does 1 Samuel 18:15 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 18:15 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him." This verse comes from the Book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament and is part of the story of David and Saul. This…

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The Wisdom That Provokes Fear

The passage from 1 Samuel 18:15 (KJV) states, "Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him." This verse encapsulates a profound moment in the life of David, the shepherd boy turned king, as he begins to demonstrate a unique brand of wisdom…

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Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding in Times of Fear

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I seek to meditate upon the profound message found in 1 Samuel 18:15, which states, "Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him." Lord, I recognize that wisdom is a gift that comes directly…

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