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

And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.

And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.

and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,

And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.

And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.

And so, Saul saw that he was exceedingly prudent, and he began to be wary of him.

He was afraid of him - He saw that, by his prudent conduct, he was every day gaining increasing influence.

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely,.... So that he could get no advantage against him, and he succeeded and was prosperous in all his enterprises, and was more and more in favour with the people:
he was afraid of him; lest the time was drawing near that the kingdom should be rent from him, and given to David.