1 Samuel 18:5

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 39:23

The warden paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in everything he did.

2 Samuel 5:10

He became stronger and stronger, because the Lord God All-Powerful was with him.

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord said to you, ‘You will be a shepherd for my people Israel. You will be their leader.’ ”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he lived as his ancestor David had lived when he first became king. Jehoshaphat did not ask for help from the Baal idols,

Psalm 1:3

They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don’t die. Everything they do will succeed.

Psalm 101:2

I will be careful to live an innocent life. When will you come to me? I will live an innocent life in my house.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Acts 7:10

and saved him from all his troubles. The king of Egypt liked Joseph and respected him because of the wisdom God gave him. The king made him governor of Egypt and put him in charge of all the people in his palace.

Ephesians 5:17

So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

Judges 1:19

The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took the land in the mountains, but they could not force out the people living on the plain, because they had iron chariots.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul chose three thousand men from Israel. Two thousand men stayed with him at Micmash in the mountains of Bethel, and one thousand men stayed with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. Saul sent the other men in the army back home.

1 Samuel 14:52

All Saul’s life he fought hard against the Philistines. When he saw strong or brave men, he took them into his army.

1 Samuel 18:16

But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them well in battle.

1 Samuel 18:30

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.

1 Samuel 18:4

He took off his coat and gave it to David, along with his armor, including his sword, bow, and belt.

1 Samuel 18:6

After David had killed the Philistine, he and the men returned home. Women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul. They sang songs of joy, danced, and played tambourines and stringed instruments.

1 Samuel 3:19

The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up; he did not let any of Samuel’s messages fail to come true.