1 Samuel 18:5

Bible in Basic English 1965

And David went wherever Saul sent him, and did wisely: and Saul put him at the head of his men of war, and this was pleasing to all the people as well as to Saul's servants.

Cross References

Genesis 39:23

And the keeper of the prison gave no attention to anything which was under his care, because the Lord was with him; and the Lord made everything he did go well.

2 Samuel 5:10

And David became greater and greater; for the Lord, the God of armies, was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past when Saul was king over us, it was you who went at the head of Israel when they went out or came in: and the Lord said to you, You are to be the keeper of my people Israel and their ruler.

2 Chronicles 17:3

And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,

Psalm 1:3

He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings.

Psalm 101:2

I will do wisely in the way of righteousness: O when will you come to me? I will be walking in my house with a true heart.

Matthew 10:16

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Acts 7:10

And made him free from all his troubles, and gave him wisdom and the approval of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his house.

Ephesians 5:17

For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

Judges 1:19

And the Lord was with Judah; and he took the hill-country for his heritage; but he was unable to make the people of the valley go out, for they had war-carriages of iron.

1 Samuel 13:2

And Jonathan made an attack on the armed force of the Philistines stationed at Gibeah; and news was given to the Philistines that the Hebrews were turned against them. And Saul had a horn sounded through all the land,

1 Samuel 14:52

All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any good fighting man, he kept him near himself.

1 Samuel 18:16

But David was loved by all Israel and Judah, for he went out and came in before them.

1 Samuel 18:30

Then the rulers of the Philistines went out to war: and whenever they went out, David did more wisely than all the other servants of Saul, so that his name became greatly honoured.

1 Samuel 18:4

And Jonathan took off the robe he had on and gave it to David, with all his military dress, even to his sword and his bow and the band round his body.

1 Samuel 18:6

Now on their way, when David came back after the destruction of the Philistine, the women came out of all the towns of Israel, with songs and dances, meeting David with melody and joy and instruments of music.

1 Samuel 3:19

And Samuel became older, and the Lord was with him and let not one of his words be without effect.