1 Samuel 18:5

God's Word

David was successful wherever Saul sent him. Saul put him in charge of the fighting men. This pleased all the people, including Saul’s officials.

Cross References

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 5:10

David continued to grow more powerful because the Lord God  of Armies was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

“Even in the past when Saul ruled us, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord has said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, the leader of Israel.’ ”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, who lived in the old way like his ancestor David. Jehoshaphat didn’t dedicate his life to serving other gods—the Baals.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted beside streams— a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.

Psalm 101:2

I want to understand the path to integrity. When will you come to me? I will live in my own home with integrity.

Matthew 10:16

“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his suffering. When Joseph stood in the presence of Pharaoh (the king of Egypt), God gave Joseph divine favor  and wisdom so that he became ruler of Egypt and of Pharaoh’s whole palace.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.

Judges 1:19

The Lord was with the men of Judah so that they were able to take possession of the mountains. But they could not force out the people living in the valley who had chariots made of iron.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul chose 3,000 men from Israel; 2,000 of them were stationed with Saul at Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and 1,000 were stationed with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. But the rest of the people he sent home.

1 Samuel 14:52

There was intense warfare with the Philistines as long as Saul lived. Whenever any warrior or any skilled fighting man came to Saul’s attention, Saul would enlist him in the army.

1 Samuel 18:16

Everyone in Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in and out ⌞of battle⌟.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine generals still went out ⌞to fight Israel⌟. But whenever they went out ⌞to fight⌟, David was more successful than the rest of Saul’s officers. So David gained a good reputation.

1 Samuel 18:4

Jonathan took off the coat he had on and gave it to David along with his battle tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

1 Samuel 18:6

As they arrived, David was returning from a campaign against the Philistines. Women from all of Israel’s cities came to meet King Saul. They sang and danced, accompanied by tambourines, joyful music, and triangles.

1 Samuel 3:19

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