The previous plot of Saul upon David's life had failed. Instead of his being slain by the Philistines, they fell under the hand of David, and the consequence was that the son of Jesse became more esteemed than ever by the people. His name was held in high honor among them. Thus it was too with his Antitype- the more the chief priests and Pharisees persecuted the Lord Jesus, the more the people sought after Him- -From that day forth, they took counsel together for to put Him to death . . .