1 Samuel 18:5

Good News Translation

David was successful in all the missions on which Saul sent him, and so Saul made him an officer in his army. This pleased all of Saul's officers and men.

Cross References

Genesis 39:23

The jailer did not have to look after anything for which Joseph was responsible, because the Lord was with Joseph and made him succeed in everything he did.

2 Samuel 5:10

He grew stronger all the time, because the Lord God Almighty was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, even when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle, and the Lord promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler.”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.

Psalm 1:3

They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do.

Psalm 101:2

My conduct will be faultless. When will you come to me? I will live a pure life in my house

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Acts 7:10

and brought him safely through all his troubles. When Joseph appeared before the king of Egypt, God gave him a pleasing manner and wisdom, and the king made Joseph governor over the country and the royal household.

Ephesians 5:17

Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul picked three thousand men, keeping two thousand of them with him in Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel and sending one thousand with his son Jonathan to Gibeah, in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. The rest of the men Saul sent home.

1 Samuel 14:52

As long as he lived, Saul had to fight fiercely against the Philistines. So whenever he found a man who was strong or brave, he would enlist him in his army.

1 Samuel 18:16

But everyone in Israel and Judah loved David because he was such a successful leader.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine armies would come and fight, but in every battle David was more successful than any of Saul's other officers. As a result David became very famous.

1 Samuel 18:4

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

1 Samuel 18:6

As David was returning after killing Goliath and as the soldiers were coming back home, women from every town in Israel came out to meet King Saul. They were singing joyful songs, dancing, and playing tambourines and lyres.

1 Samuel 3:19

As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and made come true everything that Samuel said.