1 Samuel 18:5

New American Bible - revised edition

David then carried out successfully every mission on which Saul sent him. So Saul put him in charge of his soldiers; this met with the approval of the whole army, even Saul’s officers. Saul’s Jealousy.

Cross References

Genesis 39:23

The chief jailer did not have to look after anything that was in Joseph’s charge, since the Lord was with him and was bringing success to whatever he was doing.

2 Samuel 5:10

David became ever more powerful, for the Lord of hosts was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

In days past, when Saul was still our king, you were the one who led Israel out in all its battles and brought it back. And the Lord said to you: You shall shepherd my people Israel; you shall be ruler over Israel.”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the earlier ways of David his father, and did not seek the Baals.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 101:2

I study the way of integrity; when will you come to me? I act with integrity of heart within my household.

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his afflictions. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, who put him in charge of Egypt and [of] his entire household.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Judges 1:19

The Lord was with Judah, so they gained possession of the mountain region. But they could not dispossess those who lived on the plain, because they had iron chariots.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul chose three thousand of Israel, of whom two thousand remained with him in Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and one thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He sent the rest of the army back to their tents.

1 Samuel 14:52

There was heavy fighting with the Philistines during Saul’s lifetime. Whenever Saul saw any strong or brave man, he took him into his service.

1 Samuel 18:16

But all Israel and Judah loved David, since he led them on their expeditions. Saul Plots Against David.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine chiefs continued to make forays, but each time they took the field, David was more successful against them than any of Saul’s other officers, and his name was held in great esteem.

1 Samuel 18:4

Jonathan took off the cloak he was wearing and handed it over to David, along with his military dress, even his sword, bow, and belt.

1 Samuel 18:6

At the approach of Saul and David, on David’s return after striking down the Philistine, women came out from all the cities of Israel to meet Saul the king, singing and dancing, with tambourines, joyful songs, and stringed instruments.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel grew up, and the Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to go unfulfilled.