1 Samuel 16:18

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

“A man named Jesse who lives in Bethlehem has a son who can play the harp,” one official said. “He's a brave warrior, he's good-looking, he can speak well, and the Lord is with him.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 3:19

As Samuel grew up, the Lord helped him and made everything Samuel said come true.

Genesis 39:23

The jailer did not worry about anything, because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in all that he did.

Genesis 39:2

So Joseph lived in the home of Potiphar, his Egyptian owner. Soon Potiphar realized that the Lord was helping Joseph to be successful in whatever he did.

1 Samuel 10:7

After these things happen, do whatever you think is right! God will help you.

Matthew 28:20

and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

Matthew 1:23

“A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

2 Samuel 17:10

Then even those who are as brave as a lion will lose their courage. All Israel knows what a great warrior your father is and what brave soldiers he has.

2 Samuel 17:8

You know that your father and his followers are real warriors. Now they are as fierce as a mother bear whose cubs have just been killed. Besides, your father has a lot of experience in fighting wars, and he won't be spending the night with the others.

2 Samuel 14:20

but only to show you the other side of this problem. You must be as wise as the angel of God to know everything that goes on in this country.”

1 Samuel 16:17

“All right,” Saul answered. “Find me someone who is good at playing the harp and bring him here.”

1 Samuel 16:19

Saul sent a message to Jesse: “Tell your son David to leave your sheep and come here to me.”

1 Samuel 17:12

David's father Jesse was an old man, who belonged to the Ephrath clan and lived in Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons:

1 Samuel 16:12

Jesse sent for David. He was a healthy, good-looking boy with a sparkle in his eyes. As soon as David came, the Lord told Samuel, “He's the one! Get up and pour the olive oil on his head.”

Proverbs 12:8

Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.