⁸ Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?^(A)”

⁹ And from that time on Saul kept a close^(A) eye on David.

²⁹ Saul became still more afraid^(A) of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days.

³¹ As long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom^(A) will be established. Now send someone to bring him to me, for he must die!”