Saul wanted the people to think well of him. He wanted to be sure of their support. Following David’s rise to fame, he became jealous of the love that the people had for Israel’s champion.1 Quite possibly, he also began to suspect that David was the person chosen by the Lord to replace him (see 1 Samuel 15:28).2
9 Et Saül regarda David d'un mauvais œil, à partir de ce jour et dans la suite.