1 Samuel 16:18

New English Translation

One of his attendants replied, “I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the Lord is with him.”

Cross References

Genesis 39:2

The Lord was with Joseph. He was successful and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.

Genesis 39:23

The warden did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him and whatever he was doing the Lord was making successful.

2 Samuel 14:20

Your servant Joab did this so as to change this situation. But my lord has wisdom like that of the angel of God, and knows everything that is happening in the land.”

2 Samuel 17:10

If that happens even the bravest soldier – one who is lion-hearted – will virtually melt away. For all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and that those who are with him are brave.

2 Samuel 17:8

Hushai went on to say, “You know your father and his men – they are soldiers and are as dangerous as a bear out in the wild that has been robbed of her cubs. Your father is an experienced soldier; he will not stay overnight with the army.

Proverbs 12:8

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

Matthew 1:23

“Look! The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel,” which means “God with us.”

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

1 Samuel 10:7

“When these signs have taken place, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God will be with you.

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!”

1 Samuel 16:17

So Saul said to his servants, “Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.”

1 Samuel 16:19

So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep.

1 Samuel 17:12

Now David was the son of this Ephrathite named Jesse from Bethlehem in Judah. He had eight sons, and in Saul’s days he was old and well advanced in years.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel continued to grow, and the Lord was with him. None of his prophecies fell to the ground unfulfilled.