1 Samuel 16:18

God's Word

One of the officials said, “I know one of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem who can play well. He’s a courageous man and a warrior. He has a way with words, he is handsome, and the Lord is with him.”

Cross References

Genesis 39:2

The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.

Genesis 39:23

The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care because the Lord was with Joseph and made whatever he did successful.

2 Samuel 14:20

Your servant Joab has done this to portray the matter in a different light. You are as wise as God’s Messenger, who knows everything on earth.”

2 Samuel 17:10

Even the bravest man with a heart like a lion would lose his courage, because all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and the men with him are brave.

2 Samuel 17:8

“You know your father and his men. They are warriors as fierce as a wild bear whose cubs have been stolen. Your father is an experienced soldier. He will not camp with the troops tonight.

Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. “And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.”

1 Samuel 10:7

When these signs happen to you, do what you must, because God is with you.

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent for him. He had a healthy complexion, attractive eyes, and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go ahead, anoint him. He is the one.”

1 Samuel 16:17

Saul told his officials, “Please find me a man who can play well and bring him to me.”

1 Samuel 16:19

Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”

1 Samuel 17:12

David was a son of a man named Jesse from the region of Ephrath and the city of Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons, and in Saul’s day he was an old man.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel grew up. The Lord was with him and didn’t let any of his words go unfulfilled.