1 Samuel 18:5

Free Bible Version

David was successful in doing everything Saul asked him to do, so Saul made him an officer in the army. This pleased everyone, including Saul's other officers.

Cross References

Genesis 39:23

The chief jailer didn't bother with anything for Joseph took care of it all for the Lord was with him and made him successful.

2 Samuel 5:10

David became increasingly powerful, for the Lord God Almighty was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

Previously when Saul was our king, you were the one who led the Israelite army into battle. The Lord told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be their ruler.’”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord supported Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David. He did not believe in the Baals,

Psalm 1:3

They're like trees growing by flowing rivers, producing fruit every season. Their leaves never wither, and they are successful in all they do.

Psalm 101:2

I will make sure my life is blameless. When will you come and help me? My life will be one of integrity even in private.

Matthew 10:16

Look, I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave him wisdom and helped him gain the favor of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him governor over Egypt and the royal household.

Ephesians 5:17

So don't be ignorant—find out what the Lord's will is.

Colossians 4:5

Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity.

Judges 1:19

The Lord was with Judah, and they took over the hill country, but they could not drive out the people living on the plain because they had iron chariots.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul had chosen three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand of them were with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, and another thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He sent the rest of the army home.

1 Samuel 14:52

Throughout Saul's lifetime there was constant war with the Philistines. Saul recruited into his army every strong warrior and every brave fighter that he met.

1 Samuel 18:16

But everyone in Israel and Judah loved David, because of his leadership in the army.

1 Samuel 18:30

Whenever the Philistine commanders attacked, David was more successful in battle than all of Saul's officers, so that his reputation grew rapidly.

1 Samuel 18:4

Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, together with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

1 Samuel 18:6

When the soldiers returned home after David had killed the Philistine, the women of all the towns of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet King Saul, happily celebrating with tambourines and musical instruments.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel continued to grow up. The Lord was with him and made sure all he said was trustworthy.