1 Samuel 18:30

New Century Version

The Philistine commanders continued to go out to fight the Israelites, but every time, David was more skillful than Saul’s officers. So he became famous.

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:1

In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.

1 Samuel 18:5

Saul sent David to fight in different battles, and David was very successful. Then Saul put David over the soldiers, which pleased Saul’s officers and all the other people.

1 Peter 2:7

This stone is worth much to you who believe. But to the people who do not believe, “the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

1 Peter 2:4

Come to the Lord Jesus, the “stone” that lives. The people of the world did not want this stone, but he was the stone God chose, and he was precious.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies will be able to stand against or prove wrong.

Daniel 1:20

Every time the king asked them about something important, they showed much wisdom and understanding. They were ten times better than all the fortune-tellers and magicians in his kingdom!

Psalm 119:99

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

Psalm 116:15

The death of one that belongs to the Lord is precious in his sight.

2 Kings 1:13

Ahaziah then sent a third captain with his fifty men. The third captain came and fell down on his knees before Elijah and begged, “Man of God, please respect my life and the lives of your fifty servants.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Today you respected my life, so I will not try to hurt you. I have been very stupid and foolish.”

1 Samuel 2:30

“So the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I promised that your family and your ancestor’s family would serve me always.’ But now the Lord says: ‘This must stop! I will honor those who honor me, but I will dishonor those who ignore me.

1 Samuel 18:29

So he grew even more afraid of David, and he was David’s enemy all his life.

1 Samuel 26:24

As I respected your life today, may the Lord also respect my life and save me from all trouble.”

1 Samuel 19:8

When war broke out again, David went out to fight the Philistines. He defeated them, and they ran away from him.

2 Samuel 7:9

I have been with you everywhere you have gone and have defeated your enemies for you. I will make you as famous as any of the great people on the earth.

Proverbs 12:8

The wisdom of the wise wins praise, but there is no respect for the stupid.