1 Samuel 18:30

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The Philistine commanders continued to go out to fight the Israelites, but David defeated them every time. He became famous as Saul’s best officer.

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:1

In the spring, when kings go out to war, David sent Joab, his officers, and all the Israelites out to destroy the Ammonites. Joab’s army surrounded their capital city, Rabbah. David stayed in Jerusalem.

1 Samuel 18:5

David went to fight wherever Saul sent him. He was very successful, so Saul put him in charge of the soldiers. This pleased everyone, even Saul’s officers.

1 Peter 2:7

So, that stone brings honor for you who believe. But for those who don’t believe he is “the stone that the builders refused to accept, which became the most important stone.” Psalm 118:22

1 Peter 2:4

The Lord Jesus is the living stone. The people of the world decided that they did not want this stone. But he is the one God chose as one of great value. So come to him.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Live wisely, not like fools.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies can answer.

Daniel 1:20

Every time the king asked them about something important, they showed great wisdom and understanding. The king found they were ten times better than all the magicians and wise men in his kingdom.

Psalm 119:99

I am wiser than all my teachers, because I study your rules.

Psalm 116:15

Very dear to the Lord are the lives of his followers. He cares when they face death.

2 Kings 1:13

Ahaziah sent a third captain with 50 men. The third captain came to Elijah. He fell down on his knees and begged Elijah, saying to him, “Man of God, I ask you, please let my life and the lives of your 50 servants be valuable to you.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “David, my son! I have sinned. Come back. Today you showed me that my life is important to you, so I won’t try to hurt you. I have acted foolishly. I have made a big mistake.”

1 Samuel 2:30

“The Lord, the God of Israel, promised that your father’s family would serve him forever. But now the Lord says, ‘That will never be! I will honor people who honor me, but bad things will happen to those who refuse to respect me.

1 Samuel 18:29

So Saul became even more afraid of David and was against him all that time.

1 Samuel 26:24

Today I showed you that your life is important to me. In the same way the Lord will show that my life is important to him. He will save me from every trouble.”

1 Samuel 19:8

Once again there was war with the Philistines, and David went out to fight. He defeated them badly, and they ran away.

2 Samuel 7:9

I have been with you every place you went. I have defeated your enemies for you. I will make you one of the most famous people on earth.

Proverbs 12:8

You praise people for their intelligence, but no one respects those who are stupid.