29 And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's enemy continually.
29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days.
29 Saul was even more afraid of David. So Saul was David's enemy continually.
29 and Saul was still more afraid of David. So Saul became David's enemy continually.
29 Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David's enemy for the rest of his life.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:29
Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:12-30
(Read 1 Samuel 18:12-30)
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our conduct? Opposition and perverseness in others, will not excuse wrong tempers in us, but should increase our care, and attention to the duties of our station. Consider Him that endured contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds, Hebrews 12:3. If David magnified the honour of being son-in-law to king Saul, how should we magnify the honour of being sons to the King of kings!